ISO 17065 Recruitment
At QAagency, we specialise in ISO 17065 recruitment, helping product certification bodies across the UK source the skilled professionals they need to meet accreditation requirements, ensure impartiality, and deliver trusted certification services. Whether you’re certifying construction materials, consumer goods, food products, or energy systems, the people behind your process must be both technically competent and demonstrably independent.
ISO/IEC 17065 sets out the requirements for organisations certifying products, processes, and services. It emphasises impartiality, consistent conformity assessments, and robust quality management. To operate under this standard, certification bodies need a clear organisational structure, defined decision-making protocols, and technical personnel who understand risk, regulation, and market surveillance.
2025 QAagency Salary Survey
Based on QAagency’s 2025 Quality & Compliance Salary Survey, here’s what typical salaries look like in ISO 17065-related roles:
Certification Scheme Manager (UK-wide): £48,000 – £60,000
Technical Assessor (contract/freelance): £300 – £450 per day
Compliance or Impartiality Officer: £40,000 – £50,000
Head of Certification / Quality Manager (ISO 17065): £60,000 – £72,000
Auditor with ISO 17065 experience (permanent): £44,000 – £56,000
London-based roles and those requiring niche sector knowledge (e.g. Notified Body work in construction or medical devices) can exceed these ranges. Hybrid and remote roles remain common due to the dispersed nature of certification and audit activities.
Industries We Work In
Product Certification Bodies: Ensuring consumer products meet safety and performance standards.
Agriculture and Food Certification: Verifying organic, fair trade, and food safety certifications.
Construction and Building Materials: Certifying materials for compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Energy and Environmental Standards: Ensuring adherence to sustainability and efficiency regulations.
Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals: Certifying healthcare products for market approval.
At QAagency, we specialise in sourcing professionals who support and maintain ISO 17065 compliance across certification bodies and regulatory organisations. We regularly place Certification Managers, ISO 17065 Auditors, Quality Assurance Specialists, and Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Officers. We also work with clients to identify and appoint Conformity Assessment Experts with the technical and procedural knowledge required for impartial, standards-aligned evaluations.
ISO 17065 in Practice
Professionals working under ISO 17065 are responsible for developing and managing certification schemes that meet international guidelines. They conduct impartial conformity assessments, maintain alignment with accreditation requirements, and implement robust quality management systems to uphold certification credibility. In addition, they monitor evolving regulatory frameworks and industry-specific changes to ensure certification processes remain current and fully compliant.
Trends in ISO 17065 Recruitment
Regulatory expansion: Increasing global regulations are driving demand for certification professionals.
Digital certification processes: More organisations are adopting digital platforms for managing conformity assessments, requiring IT-skilled compliance experts.
Cross-industry certification needs: Growing demand for multi-sector certification professionals as businesses expand into new markets.
How QAagency Can Help
We understand the complexities of ISO 17065 compliance and the importance of qualified professionals in certification bodies. Whether you need a Certification Manager to oversee assessments or an experienced Auditor to maintain accreditation standards, QAagency provides tailored recruitment solutions to match your needs.
