UKAS

UKAS is the United Kingdom's sole national accreditation body, formally recognized by the government. Their mission is to assess and accredit organizations that provide conformity assessment services, including certification, testing, inspection, and calibration, ensuring these organizations meet internationally agreed standards. UKAS operates as an independent, non-profit-distributing private company, playing a crucial role in building trust and confidence in the products and services we rely on.

By "checking the checkers," UKAS ensures that accredited organizations maintain the highest levels of competence, impartiality, and performance. Their work spans diverse sectors and impacts daily life, from healthcare and food safety to construction and energy. UKAS accreditation provides consumers and businesses with confidence that goods and services meet expected UK and international standards.

UKAS offers flexible working arrangements for their employees, including remote working options. However, they state that roles involving assessments will require travel and may involve early starts, late finishes, and overnight stays. The company provides home-based positions, but requires employees to have a dedicated workspace and reliable broadband connection. They also cover costs for additional phone lines and office equipment.

UKAS offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, and a generous contributory stakeholder pension. They also provide an Employee Assistance Programme within their Wellbeing Hub, along with a Learning Development System to help employees manage their own training needs in addition to ongoing staff training programs. Additionally, UKAS provides a variety of lifestyle extras, such as a cycle-to-work scheme, private medical cover, and travel season ticket loans.

UKAS is the United Kingdom's sole national accreditation body, formally recognized by the UK government. Their mission is to assess and accredit organizations that provide conformity assessment activities such as certification, testing, inspection, and calibration services, ensuring that these organizations operate to the highest standards of competence, impartiality, and performance capability. UKAS operates as an independent, non-profit-distributing private company, fulfilling a public authority role.

UKAS promotes a culture of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence – encapsulated in their PRIDE values. This translates into a workplace where diversity is valued, employees feel safe and secure, and a high standard of work is expected and rewarded. The company fosters a sense of belonging, encouraging collaboration and growth, while prioritising continuous improvement and innovation.

UKAS is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where employees feel seen, heard, valued, and accepted. They aim to ensure everyone feels welcomed and integrated, understood and respected, included without reservation, supported and nurtured, and connected at all levels. This commitment is aligned with their values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence (PRIDE).