Technical Assessor - Total Metering Billings

Technical Assessor - Total Metering Billings

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Summary: The role of Technical Assessor involves evaluating compliance with the Oftel Total Metering and Billing Direction under the ISO/IEC 17065 TMBS Certification Scheme. The position requires a strong technical understanding of telecommunication metering and billing systems, along with the ability to provide objective assessments and reports. The assessor will engage with certification bodies and stay updated on relevant regulations. Experience in telecommunications and formal auditing is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out assessments of organisations seeking certification under the TMBS scheme.
  • Review and evaluate metering and billing systems for compliance with the Oftel Direction and Ofcom guidance.
  • Provide clear, objective reports on findings and recommendations.
  • Engage with certification and accreditation bodies as needed.
  • Keep up to date with changes in relevant regulations and standards.

Key Skills:

  • Strong technical understanding of telecommunication metering and billing systems.
  • Ability to question and assess how the TMBS scheme is applied in practice.
  • Familiarity with the Oftel Total Metering and Billing Direction (July 2003).
  • Knowledge of Ofcom’s “Metering and Billing Systems Approval Scheme Guide” (2nd Edition, May 2004).
  • Understanding of the concept and importance of third-party verification in telecoms.
  • Awareness of the role of UKAS and the relationship between certification and accreditation bodies.
  • Knowledge of the UK’s legal and regulatory environment relevant to TMBS.
  • Background in telecommunications, ideally with a public telecoms operator or service provider.
  • Direct experience with metering and billing systems.
  • Experience in formal auditing, either within a similar product certification scheme or in management systems.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Ofcom’s TMBS approval scheme.
  • Relevant experience is more important than specific qualifications.
  • Assessors with less experience should ideally hold a BSc or a relevant vocational qualification.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

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Country: United Kingdom

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Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Independent Contractor – Technical Assessor (TMBS Certification)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Technical Assessor to support certification assessments under the ISO/IEC 17065 Total Metering and Billing Systems (TMBS) Certification Scheme. This role involves evaluating compliance with the Oftel Total Metering and Billing Direction (July 2003) and related guidance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out assessments of organisations seeking certification under the TMBS scheme.
  • Review and evaluate metering and billing systems for compliance with the Oftel Direction and Ofcom guidance.
  • Provide clear, objective reports on findings and recommendations.
  • Engage with certification and accreditation bodies as needed.
  • Keep up to date with changes in relevant regulations and standards.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong technical understanding of telecommunication metering and billing systems.
  • Ability to question and assess how the TMBS scheme is applied in practice.
  • Familiarity with: The Oftel Total Metering and Billing Direction (July 2003).
  • Ofcom’s “Metering and Billing Systems Approval Scheme Guide” (2nd Edition, May 2004).
  • The concept and importance of third-party verification in telecoms.
  • The role of UKAS and the relationship between certification and accreditation bodies.
  • Awareness of the UK’s legal and regulatory environment relevant to TMBS.

Experience

  • Background in telecommunications, ideally with a public telecoms operator or service provider.
  • Direct experience with metering and billing systems.
  • Experience in formal auditing, either within a similar product certification scheme or in management systems (e.g. quality, information security, environmental).
  • All experience should be reasonably current, with up-to-date knowledge of Ofcom’s TMBS approval scheme.

Qualifications

  • No specific qualifications required; relevant experience is more important.
  • Assessors with less experience should ideally hold a BSc or a relevant vocational qualification.

Professional Standing

  • No specific professional memberships or registrations are required.

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