Technical Director

Our client, a well-established and highly respected industry federation, is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Director to lead its technical strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior leadership role for a technically credible, commercially aware and forward-thinking individual.
 
You will be responsible for ensuring the organisation stays ahead of legislation, standards, regulation, competence and compliance, while providing practical and commercially relevant support to its members.
 
This position is based in Staffordshire - 5 days per week. Please note that due to the location, the site is not accessible via public transport, so access to your own vehicle is essential. 
  
What’s on offer for you:

A competitive salary depending on experience
An annual car allowance of up to £7,000 per annum
A discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
35 days' holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas Shut Down
Earlier finishes on Fridays at 4pm
Flexible working as and when required
Free car parking  
As the Technical Director, your duties include:

Lead and develop the Technical Team, providing support and guidance
Represent the organisation with government, regulators, BSI, standards committees and industry bodies
Monitor emerging legislation and standards and assess their impact on members
Develop practical guidance, publications, webinars, training and technical initiatives
Provide authoritative advice on compliance, standards, product safety and best practice
Identify opportunities to improve member services and develop commercially valuable technical products
Build a strong technical team that provides advice to members, the public and government bodies
Build strong relationships across government, industry and memberships
Drive continuous improvement and ensure the organisation remains an industry authority  
As the Technical Director, you will:

Possess previous experience working within a similar position
Be experienced within one or more relevant construction, engineering or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable
Have experience working with standards bodies, regulators, government or industry committees
Be proactive and driven with the ability to anticipate future issues, commercially aware, understanding the business impact of technical and regulatory change and technically credible, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
Be an excellent communicator who can translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice
Be confident representing an organisation at senior industry, government and standards meetings
Possess experience in leading teams and developing technical guidance, training or presentations
Be confident member of the Senior Leadership Team who possess drive and ambition
Create and present technical reports to the Board and at meetings  
You will work directly with the CEO and leadership team, represent the organisation at a national and international level, influence standards and legislation, and help shape the services and support provided to members.
 
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to shape what happens next.
 
If you are an experienced technical leader who combines technical authority with commercial thinking, strategic vision and the confidence to influence at senior level, we would be very interested in speaking with you.
 
To apply, please contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion