Compliance Auditor

AVK-SEG Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance-oriented auditing firm in the UK is seeking a Compliance Auditor to assess and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations. The role involves conducting audits across various sites, identifying compliance gaps, and collaborating with teams to enhance compliance practices. Strong experience in auditing and knowledge of ISO standards is essential. This position offers benefits including private health insurance and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Hybrid working / Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal auditing, compliance, or quality assurance.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and inspections across project sites.
• Identify compliance gaps and monitor corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance expectations.

Skills

Internal auditing

Compliance frameworks

ISO standards knowledge

Risk management

Report writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification

Professional membership in health & safety (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

As a Compliance Auditor at AVK, you will play a key role in independently assessing the organisation's compliance with internal policies, operational procedures and regulatory requirements. Your primary focus will be on conducting internal audits across project sites, offices and business functions to identify compliance gaps and provide clear recommendations for improvement. You will travel regularly across the UK and European offices/sites to assess compliance standards, provide on‑site guidance and support teams in embedding compliant working practices.

You will collaborate closely with the existing Compliance Manager, divisional teams and senior leadership to ensure a consistent and proactive approach to compliance across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits and inspections across project sites, offices and internal processes to assess compliance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps, issue non‑conformities and ensure timely follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Monitor and track corrective actions, ensuring accountability lies with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate and accessible records of audit activities, findings and follow‑up status.
• Support teams in implementing practical solutions to address audit findings and improve processes.
• Collaborate with project and office leads and divisional teams to embed compliance best practices in daily operations.
• Monitor and review business risk registers relating to operational compliance.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to employees on compliance expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, progress and trends.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across projects, divisions, and offices to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Support the wider Compliance Division as required, ensuring alignment and consistency of standards across the organisation.
• Support the Compliance Team on all certificates and accreditations in the annual renewal process.
• Support the existing Compliance Manager by contributing audit findings relevant to ISO standards and external audits.

Requirements

• Proven experience in internal auditing, compliance or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, compliance frameworks and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 50001).
• Strong understanding of risk management, non‑conformities and corrective action tracking.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Confident driver, willing to travel extensively across the UK and Europe.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to conduct audits professionally and engage with diverse teams.
• Highly organised, analytical and detail‑focused with strong report‑writing skills.
• Professional integrity, objectivity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification (e.g., IRCA‑approved) desirable.
• Professional membership or training in health & safety or compliance (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, IIA) desirable.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working

AVK SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.