Certificate Auditor, Associate

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused advisory firm is seeking a Certificate Auditor, Associate in London. The role involves conducting ISO certification audits, preparing reports, and participating in client meetings. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field and a strong interest in ISO standards and auditing. This position offers opportunities for continuous learning and travel within the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in ISO standards, auditing, and management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as needed (up to 75%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct ISO certification audits under guidance and independently.
• Prepare detailed technical reports outlining audit findings.
• Participate in client meetings and audit planning to gain exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Certificate Auditor, Associate

Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R00027476

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and conduct ISO certification audits, initially under the guidance of experienced auditors and program managers. As competence is demonstrated, you will take on more responsibility for planning and delivering audits independently.
• Deliver assessments against standards such as ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, 50001, and others as required.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, outlining audit findings and non-conformities.
• Participate in client meetings and audit planning sessions to gain exposure to the full audit lifecycle.
• Learn and apply audit methodologies in line with ISO 17021 and ISO 17029.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure audit activities are well-coordinated and meet quality standards.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to progress toward becoming a certified lead auditor.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability or a related field.
• Strong interest in ISO standards, auditing, and management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK, Europe, and internationally as needed (up to 75%).

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of a Lead Auditor training course (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or similar).
• Internship or academic experience related to management systems or compliance.
• Familiarity with relevant ISO standards such as ISO 14001 and 45001.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as French, German, Spanish, or Italian.

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.

About Us

At ERM, sustainability is our business.

We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.