Auditor Competence Officer

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global certification body in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified professional to manage and evaluate GFSI auditors' qualifications. You will ensure compliance with GFSI standards, provide operational support for qualification processes, and liaise between auditors and management. Key skills include a degree in a relevant field, excellent communication, and familiarity with GFSI food certification. The role demands strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in GFSI food certification, auditing, or competence management.
• Familiarity with qualification and requalification processes of GFSI schemes.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Review CVs and manage requests for GFSI auditors' qualifications.
• Liaise with auditors and Standard Owners for approval coordination.
• Support requalification processes for standard updates.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI rules and internal policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in technical, scientific, or management disciplines

Tools

Excel

Databases

Competence management platforms

Job description

Ensure the proper evaluation and approval of GFSI auditors’ qualifications, in compliance with Standard Owners (SO) requirements and internal objectives, guaranteeing efficient and timely processes. Provide operational support in qualification maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Competence Assessment: Review CVs and supporting documentation for new GFSI auditors and manage requests for qualification extensions to additional schemes or categories.
• Approval Coordination: Liaise with auditors’ managers in Local Units and with Standard Owners, acting as a key point of contact to ensure approvals are completed within KPI-defined timelines.
• Requalification Management: Support requalification processes in case of standard updates, ensuring correct application of procedures.
• Operational Support for Qualification Maintenance: Provide necessary operational assistance in processes related to maintaining auditors’ qualifications.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with GFSI rules and internal policies.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in technical, scientific, or management disciplines (preferred).

Experience

• Experience in GFSI food certification, auditing, or competence management (Feed and Aqua schemes knowledge are a plus)
• Familiarity with qualification and requalification processes of the main Food GFSI schemes.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of GFSI standards and related regulations.
• Ability to analyze documentation and assess competencies.
• Proficiency in IT tools (Excel, databases, competence management platforms).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with international stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple deadlines.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach.

Languages

• Fluent English (spoken and written).