Technical Authority Manager, Folkestone

A leading organisation within a highly regulated, safety-critical transport environment is seeking a Technical Authority Manager to join its central Technical Authority function. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with national and international technical, safety, and interoperability standards, while driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
You will act as a key interface between regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, translating complex requirements into practical, operational standards that support safe and efficient delivery.

• Ensure organisational compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and interoperability requirements across operations
• Analyse, interpret, and integrate international and national standards into internal management systems
• Lead the alignment of management systems with recognised frameworks, including ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 55001 (Asset Management)
• Conduct gap analyses between regulatory requirements and existing policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop, review, and maintain technical and operational standards to reflect industry best practice
• Provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders on regulatory interpretation and operational decision-making
• Prescribe corrective actions to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
• Support and influence cross-functional teams in adopting and embedding standards across the organisation

• Act as a central point of expertise for regulatory and standards-related matters
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration across a matrix environment
• Engage with senior internal stakeholders and external bodies, including regulators, certification organisations, and industry groups
• Deliver training, workshops, and awareness initiatives to promote compliance and best practice
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing, and proactive risk management

• Proven experience (circa 10+ years) in technical compliance, standards integration, or risk approval within a regulated or safety-critical environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO management systems and international regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational standards
• Experience working within matrix organisations and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence decision-making at senior levels and operate in a high-responsibility environment

• Opportunity to operate at the forefront of technical governance within a critical infrastructure environment
• Work within a progressive, forward-thinking department focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Play a key leadership role in shaping standards, compliance, and risk management across the organisation
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including regulators and industry experts