Launch Your Career in International Standards, Certification & Auditing
Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to build a long-term professional career in an internationally respected industry with genuine opportunities for development and progression?
URS Ltd is an internationally recognised, accredited ISO Conformity Assessment Body delivering certification services to organisations across the UK and around the world. We are looking for an ambitious, motivated individual to join our team as a Certification Support Officer.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the world of international standards, certification, compliance and management systems auditing. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, receive structured mentoring from a Company Director, and undertake professional training that could lead to a rewarding career within the certification and assurance industry.
If you're naturally curious, enjoy learning, and want to develop specialist expertise in an internationally recognised profession, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join URS?
This isn't simply an administrative role. It's a structured career development programme designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of how an accredited Certification Body operates.
From day one, you'll gain practical experience across multiple areas of the business while developing the technical knowledge and professional skills needed to build a successful career in certification and auditing.
Throughout your journey, you'll receive regular mentoring, structured development reviews and ongoing support to help you reach your full potential.
What You'll Learn
You'll develop practical knowledge and experience in:
- How an accredited ISO Certification Body operates
- UK certification processes and client support
- Regulatory and accreditation requirements
- International management system standards
- Certification decision-making and compliance
- Commercial and operational aspects of certification services
- Working with organisations across a wide range of industries and sectors
- Understanding certification scopes and management systems
Professional DevelopmentInternal Training
You'll receive comprehensive in-house training covering:
- Certification procedures and operational systems
- ISO standards and certification requirements
- Accreditation and compliance processes
- Technical and commercial aspects of certification
- Industry sectors and management system scopes
External Professional Training
As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to complete recognised auditor training in internationally respected ISO standards, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
These qualifications will help you develop professional auditing competencies and provide an excellent foundation for a long-term career in certification, auditing and business assurance.
Your Career Path
We're investing in people, not simply filling a vacancy.
As your knowledge and experience develop, you'll have opportunities to progress into specialist roles across the business. Whether your interests lie in technical certification, auditing, compliance, operations or client management, we'll work with you to develop a career path that matches your strengths and ambitions.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is enthusiastic, professional and eager to learn.
You'll ideally have:
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence working with people at all levels
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- A genuine interest in quality, compliance, international standards and professional development
Previous experience within certification is not required. We're looking for potential, curiosity and the desire to build a rewarding long-term career.
What We Offer
- 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Structured training and ongoing professional development
- External auditor training and qualifications
- Mentoring from experienced certification professionals
- Direct support and career guidance from a Company Director
- Genuine long-term career progression within an internationally recognised accredited Certification Body
If you're looking for a career where you'll continually learn, develop specialist expertise and make a real impact by helping organisations achieve internationally recognised standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bournemouth BH2 5PS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
