Lead Auditor

Bureau Veritas Group

. Plan and conduct professional management system audits to deliver assessment and certification services meeting client requirements and accreditation standards .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomSenior💰 £55,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 audits, ensuring compliance with management system standards while delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong relationships. Capable of leading audit teams and managing quality, health, and safety, and environmental management systems effectively.

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Lead Auditor Status in ISO 9001Lead Auditor Status in ISO 14001Lead Auditor Status in ISO 45001Third-Party Audits ExperienceQuality Management Systems Expertise

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Hard Skills

ISO 9001 AuditingISO 14001 AuditingISO 45001 AuditingManagement System StandardsAuditing TechniquesQuality ManagementHealth & Safety ManagementEnvironmental ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCommercial Opportunity Identification

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsInitiativeCustomer ExcellenceCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Lead Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

Third-Party AuditsSecond-Party AuditsAccreditation StandardsProfessional DevelopmentTraining RecordsIndustry KnowledgeClient EnquiriesAudit ReportsMidlandsNorth England

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and conduct professional management system audits to deliver assessment and certification services meeting client requirements and accreditation standards
Undertake third-party audits at client sites, blended or fully remote across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Lead the site audit team as required
Ensure accuracy, quality and timely delivery of audit reports and additional materials
Work closely with the internal scheduling team and communicate constraints
Support technical review of files and answer queries when required
Deliver customer excellence and respond to client enquiries in a timely manner
Identify commercial opportunities for growth
Undertake professional development and maintain training records, personal logs, auditor registration and industry knowledge
Develop strong client relationships through technical expertise and service excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience carrying out either third-party or second-party audits
Qualified to Lead Auditor Status in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Varied breadth of industry sector experience
Broad experience carrying out either third-party or second-party audits
Experience in positions with responsibility for Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems
Strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Full and valid UK driving license essential
Must be based in Midlands / North England

Benefits

Comp & perks

£55-60kpa DOE + car allowance/company car
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
Flexible working
Flexible working patterns available to maintain career progression and work-life balance
Flexible benefits scheme including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
Health and Wellbeing Support through Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
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