(Senior) Development Partner, Standards (Services)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

This portfolio plays a key part in driving strategic standards development for Sustainability and Electrical & Electronics sectors by aligning stakeholders, driving high‑quality governance and international engagement, and building industry capability and future standards talent.

• Facilitate strategic discussions with government agencies, industry bodies and technical experts to identify emerging technologies and anticipate future industry needs and regulatory developments, translating insights into forward-looking standards roadmaps for Sustainability and Electrical & Electronics sectors.

• Help to build consensus on standardisation priorities, and support the planning and execution of standards development workplans to drive industry and enterprise development, and meet regulatory requirements.

• Manage standards development organisations (SDOs) to robust governance, quality outcomes and effective participation at international platforms. Work with partners to drive industry awareness and adoption of standards through outreach programmes, capability building and engagement initiatives. 

• Lead the implementation of the Young Professionals Programme for standards by helping to design and deliver workshops and engagement activities to build a robust pipeline of future standards professionals and cultivate sustained industry interest in standards development work.

[What we are looking for]

What You'll Be Using and Applying

• Passion for industry and enterprise development through standardisation.

• Ability to work independently whilst cultivating strong relationships with partners.

• Excellent project management skills with experience in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and attention to detail in programme delivery.

• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to think critically with the acumen to anticipate industry needs and translate them into actionable standards initiatives.

How We Work Together

We value individuals who work well with others, communicate clearly, take ownership of their work, and are open to learning and improvement. You should be comfortable navigating change and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.