Compliance & Certification Coordinator / Certification Assessor

Kettering, Northamptonshire Full-time | 37.5 hours per week Salary up to £29,000 DOE

Are you detail-driven, technically curious, and experienced in customer-facing or administrative roles within a regulated or technical environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a specialist certification role, supporting the assessment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used across the UK and Europe. Ideal for someone with technical admin, technical customer service, laboratory support, or compliance-related experience, this role offers variety, responsibility, and long-term career development.

The Opportunity

You'll join an established PPE Certification function operating internationally, working with colleagues and clients across multiple countries. The team plays a critical role in ensuring products meet strict UK and EU regulatory standards, enabling manufacturers to legally apply CE and UKCA markings.

This is a role where accuracy, organisation, and communication are just as important as technical understanding.

What You'll Be Doing

Assessing PPE products against relevant standards and regulations Reviewing technical documentation and preparing draft certification paperwork Interpreting performance standards and regulatory requirements Acting as a key point of contact for customers, providing clear guidance and progress updates Working closely with internal technical and quality teams Occasionally attending technical meetings or industry forums (UK and overseas)Who This Role Suits

This role would suit someone currently working in:

Technical customer service Technical administration or compliance support Laboratory admin or test support Certification, quality, or regulated environments PPE, manufacturing, engineering, or science-based industriesWhat We're Looking For

Essential

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role Ability to understand and work with technical or regulated information Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills Confidence using Microsoft Office Able to work independently and collaboratively Willingness to travel occasionally (UK and overseas)Desirable

Science-based degree or technical education Experience within PPE, testing, manufacturing, or certification Knowledge of CE/UKCA marking or European regulations Laboratory or technical documentation experience Additional languagesWhat's On Offer

Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience 25-30 days annual leave (service-related) Flexible working hours Life assurance & income protection Group pension scheme Free on-site parking Exposure to international standards and regulatory work Long-term career development in a specialist field

Alternative job titles: Technical Certification Specialist, Product Compliance Specialist (PPE), Technical Compliance Officer, PPE Compliance Specialist, Technical Standards Specialist, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Technical Customer Compliance Advisor, Client Certification Specialist, Technical Client Support Compliance, Technical Assessment Specialist, PPE Technical Specialist, Product Standards Assessor, Compliance & Certification Coordinator, Certification Coordinator (Technical), Technical Operations Coordinator, Technical Documentation & Compliance Specialist

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