Operations Director, Certification (Mining)

Technical Director Or Partner

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a Technical Director or Partner to lead and scale our global Responsible Mining & Metals certification team. This role is central to the growth and operational excellence of our mining sector portfolio, combining strategic leadership, technical depth, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will oversee global operations, drive business growth, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-centric certification services aligned with evolving market demands and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale ERM CVS's certification business in the mining sector, ensuring alignment with global market drivers and stakeholder needs.
• Oversee and optimize operational performance across the mining certification portfolio, with direct accountability for sales, net revenue, profitability, and cost control.
• Review and implement improvements to internal processes, systems, and tools to ensure lean, scalable, and effective operations that enable sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand our mining services portfolio, ensuring relevance to emerging standards (e.g., CMSI) and evolving client expectations.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team of assessors and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning; expand team capacity and geographic coverage in line with business growth.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure team members are equipped to deliver services that meet and exceed client expectations.

Technical Excellence

Commercial Growth & Client Engagement

Qualifications & Experience

Performance Measures

About ERM CVS

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) partners with global organizations across diverse industries to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, ESG performance enhancement, and stakeholder trust through certification and verification services. We specialize in ISO certification and verification, supporting clients in industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, and Pharma. Our structured certification audits ensure alignment with international standards and help organizations demonstrate commitment to quality, sustainability, and compliance.