ISO 17065 Recruitment
ISO 17065 underpins the competence, impartiality and consistency of product certification bodies operating within regulated and high-risk markets. QAagency specialises in recruiting professionals with ISO 17065 experience, supporting organisations where independent product certification, scheme governance and regulatory credibility are central to business operations.
ISO 17065 roles are typically found within certification bodies, conformity assessment organisations and businesses operating approved product certification schemes. These positions are often office-based or hybrid, with responsibilities spanning scheme management, technical review, audit oversight and decision making around certification outcomes. Accuracy, independence and regulatory awareness are essential, as decisions directly affect market access and legal compliance.
Professionals working under ISO 17065 commonly report into a Certification Manager, Technical Manager or Head of Scheme. The role focuses on ensuring certification activities are delivered in line with accreditation requirements, maintaining impartiality and supporting continuous improvement of certification processes.
Roles we recruit for within ISO 17065 environments
We recruit across a range of ISO 17065-focused roles, including Certification Auditors and Technical Auditors responsible for assessment activity, Certification Engineers and Scheme Officers supporting technical review and decision making and Certification or Scheme Managers with responsibility for governance, accreditation compliance and auditor oversight.
Many of these roles also involve close interaction with UKAS, regulatory authorities and external stakeholders, requiring strong documentation discipline and confident technical judgement.
2026 salary insight: ISO 17065 roles
Based on QAagency 2026 salary benchmarking, average UK salaries for ISO 17065-focused roles are:
Certification Auditor or Technical Assessor (2–5 years experience): £43,700
Senior Certification Engineer or Lead Auditor (5–10 years experience): £55,600
Certification Manager or Head of Certification: £68,900
Salary progression within ISO 17065 roles is influenced by technical scope, accreditation responsibility and authority-facing exposure. Professionals involved in complex product schemes or holding delegated certification decision authority typically command higher salaries.
Data based on QAagency 2026 salary benchmarking.
Market and hiring trends in ISO 17065 recruitment
Demand for ISO 17065 professionals has increased steadily through 2025 and into 2026, driven by tighter regulatory oversight, expanding product certification schemes and increased scrutiny of conformity assessment bodies.
Year on year salary growth from 2025 to 2026 has typically ranged between 4.3% and 4.9%, with the strongest growth seen at senior and management level. Over the past five years, salaries for ISO 17065 professionals have increased by approximately 23%, reflecting the growing importance of independent certification and governance.
A key trend is the shortage of experienced certification professionals with both technical depth and accreditation knowledge. Employers are placing greater emphasis on candidates who understand UKAS expectations, impartiality requirements and scheme governance rather than assessment activity alone.
There is also increasing demand for ISO 17065 professionals who can support scheme development, expansion into new product areas and international recognition, particularly where certification bodies are scaling operations.
Location and salary variation
London and the South East continue to offer the highest salaries for ISO 17065 roles, particularly for certification managers and technical leads working closely with accreditation bodies. However, many roles are now offered on a hybrid or remote basis, reducing regional salary variation.
For ISO 17065 roles, salary is increasingly driven by technical scope, decision-making authority and accreditation exposure rather than location. Professionals with delegated authority or multi-scheme responsibility tend to command higher salaries across all regions.
