Technical Authority Manager

Are you a Technical Authority Manager working for a large business looking for a hybrid role in Kent? This may be for you!

Location: Folkestone, Kent (Hybrid basis)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

Job Purpose:
We are working with a leader in rail transport, is committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all its stakeholders. The Technical Authority Manager will oversee the conformity of the client's technical and organisational standards with national safety and interoperability requirements. This role involves synthesizing high-level standards, adapting them to client disciplines, and prescribing corrective actions to establish compliance.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Policy Implementation and Compliance:

  • Prescribe corrective actions to establish compliance and reduce risk exposure.
  • Integrate the specificities of the client in a structured way, seeking official recognition and validation by the authorities.
  • Analyze and integrate management system requirements in accordance with ISO standards, including Quality ISO 9001 and Asset Management ISO 55001.

• Standard Management:

  • Collect safety, interoperability, and management system standards via the Change Assurance Manager from competent authorities (e.g., EU, ERA, EPSF, CIG, ISO in FR; ORR, IGC, ISO in UK).
  • Standardize formats and transpose them to EUROTUNNEL's specific businesses.
  • Collaborate with Professional Heads to conduct gap analyses between official standards and client management systems, policies, processes, and procedures.

• Professional Network and Division Support:

  • Organize presentations and associated training to ensure standards are understood and implemented across divisions.
  • Provide advisory support for operational decisions, assess questions and interpretations, and propose data-driven asset optimization solutions.
  • Raise awareness about the importance of compliance with operational standards and organize the exchange and sharing of information and technical advice internally.

Previous Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of in-depth experience in technical analysis and risk approval, particularly in settings requiring adherence to strict standards.
• Experience in positions of responsibility for deviations from product, process, and organisational specifications.
• Proficient in ISO management systems and international standards, with the ability to make critical decisions in emergency situations or financial contexts.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional networks within matrix organisations.
• Recognised expertise in management systems and the integration of standards and regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a high-stakes, dynamic environment.
• Role critical to the safety and efficiency of operations.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role as Technical Authority Manager.