Audit / Assurance Lead (SHE Focus) / Hybrid : UK wide (30% onsite / 70% remote) UK Travel £60-7[...]

hiya energy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking a SHE-focused Assurance Lead with strong audit and assurance experience from asset-intensive sectors. This hybrid role involves leading assurance reviews, enhancing control frameworks, and driving safety and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have a solid SHE background, experience in ISO management systems, and be an analytical communicator. If you want to make a real impact in a high-performing organization, this position might be for you.

Qualifications

• Must have strong SHE-focused background, including process safety.
• Experience in audit/assurance within asset-intensive industries is essential.
• Ability to apply ISO standards and communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead 10–15 assurance reviews annually.
• Deliver SHE & Cyber technical assurance.
• Drive improvements in safety and operations.
• Oversee ISO standards compliance.
• Provide impactful trend analysis recommendations.

Skills

Strong SHE background (process safety, occupational safety, environment, H&W)

Audit / assurance experience in asset-intensive industries

Solid grasp of the Three Lines of Defence model

ISO management system expertise

Analytical, detail-driven, confident communicator

Job description

Overview

Hybrid : UK wide (30% onsite / 70% remote).

Must be willing to travel anywhere in the UK

£60-70k DOE

We’re looking for a SHE-focused Assurance Lead with strong audit / assurance experience from energy, utilities, engineering, construction or asset management environments.

You'll sit in the 2nd line of defence , delivering assurance reviews, improving control frameworks, and raising standards across a complex, high-hazard operation.

What you’ll do

• Lead 10–15 assurance reviews annually
• Deliver SHE & Cyber technical assurance
• Drive improvements across safety, operations and asset management
• Oversee ISO standards (9001, 55001, 14001, 45001, etc.)
• Analyse trends and provide impactful recommendations
• Influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels

What we’re looking for

• Strong SHE background (process safety, occupational safety, environment, H&W, etc.)
• Audit / assurance experience in asset-intensive industries
• Solid grasp of the Three Lines of Defence model
• ISO management system expertise
• Analytical, detail-driven, confident communicator

If you're an assurance professional who wants to make a real impact in a high-performing, safety-critical organisation, I’d love to speak with you.

DM me or apply directly.