Accreditation Manager (Ref: 198470)

Our client operates across media, broadcasting, automotive service and collision repair, and sports teams and leagues, with accreditation helping establish dependable standards across these varied environments. This organisation supports structured evaluation, clear evidence requirements and consistent oversight so that stakeholders can rely on the quality and credibility of participating services and operations. The breadth of its industry coverage creates a practical setting for improving how standards are applied, reviewed and maintained.

The Accreditation Manager will lead the effective administration and ongoing development of accreditation programmes across a diverse portfolio. The role will oversee the full accreditation lifecycle, ensuring that applications, assessments, decisions, renewals and monitoring activity are handled with consistency, accuracy and appropriate governance.

Success in this position will be reflected in well-controlled processes, timely and defensible accreditation decisions, accurate management information and strong stakeholder confidence. Working across complex requirements and different operating contexts, the postholder will identify practical improvements that strengthen quality, transparency and operational efficiency.

• Direct accreditation activity from initial enquiry and application through assessment, approval, renewal and surveillance.
• Plan and coordinate assessment schedules, evidence reviews, panel activity and associated follow-up actions.
• Apply accreditation criteria consistently, escalating risks, exceptions and unresolved issues through the appropriate governance channels.
• Maintain current procedures, guidance, templates and controls that support a clear and auditable accreditation framework.
• Build effective working relationships with applicants, assessors, decision-makers and internal stakeholders across multiple sectors.
• Track case progress, deadlines, corrective actions and renewal requirements to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Analyse programme performance, recurring findings and stakeholder feedback to recommend targeted improvements.
• Produce concise reports, dashboards and briefing materials covering accreditation status, risks, trends and operational priorities.

• Demonstrable experience in accreditation, certification, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, audit or a comparable standards-based environment.
• Practical knowledge of assessment frameworks, evidence evaluation, governance controls and documented decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial portfolio of cases, programmes or stakeholders while maintaining close attention to deadlines.
• Strong judgement when interpreting requirements, assessing information and handling exceptions or competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce precise procedures, reports and stakeholder correspondence.
• Confident verbal communicator who can explain technical or procedural requirements to audiences with different levels of expertise.
• Experience using data, management information or performance reporting to identify weaknesses and improve processes.
• Highly organised approach to records management, document control, action tracking and confidential information.

• Meaningful ownership of accreditation programmes that influence standards across media, broadcasting, automotive and sports-related environments.
• Exposure to a varied stakeholder network and the opportunity to work on cross-sector quality and governance challenges.
• Scope to shape procedures, strengthen controls and deliver visible improvements to the accreditation operating model.
• Professional development aligned with accreditation, audit, compliance, quality management and stakeholder governance.
• A role with broad operational reach, combining structured case management with strategic process improvement.
• Access to the systems, information and organisational support required to manage accreditation activity effectively.

Based in London, this role suits a methodical and commercially aware professional who can balance procedural rigour with practical delivery. Experience from certification, inspection, audit, regulatory, membership or quality-led environments will be relevant where it demonstrates ownership of standards, evidence and formal decisions.

The successful candidate will bring credibility, discretion and energy to a role where reliable administration directly supports stakeholder trust. Applications are particularly suited to individuals who enjoy working across varied subject areas and turning complex requirements into clear, consistently applied processes.