Head Of Business Assurance

People Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Business Assurance to lead business assurance and governance initiatives. This senior role involves developing a comprehensive Business Management System and ensuring compliance with essential ISO standards. Ideal candidates will have Lead Auditor certifications and strong leadership skills. Join us in a thriving environment with a focus on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001 required.
• Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective Business Management System.
• Lead maintenance of key ISO Standards.
• Own and implement a risk-based audit schedule.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Recruit and develop the Business Assurance Team.

Skills

Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001

Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 14001

Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 45001

Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 27001

Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management

Diploma-level qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

Head of Business Assurance

£75k + company benefits

Our client is a market leader in MEP engineering across the rail, power, energy, water & tunnelling markets. They have a 5-7 year pipeline of major projects UK-wide. Due to expansion, a key hire will be aHead of Business Assurance who will lead the approach to business assurance, governance, and continuous improvement.

In this senior leadership position, you will ensure that functional and operational risks are understood, managed, and effectively reduced through a robust, digitally-enabled business management system. You will collaborate with senior leaders and operational teams to maintain ISO accreditations, operational licences, and assurance systems driving a culture of excellence and “safety-first” across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Business Assurance & Management Systems

Develop, implement, and maintain an effective multi-function Business Management System across all functions and projects, operated digitally via Asite. Work with operational and functional leads to ensure system changes are identified, impact-assessed, implemented, and tracked.

Lead and support maintenance of key ISO Standards, including:

• ISO 9001 (Quality)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• ISO 45003 (Psychological Health & Safety)
• ISO 27001 (Information Security)

Support operational teams with maintaining key licences to operate, such as:

• RISQS (Rail)
• HERS (Highways)
• FORS (Fleet)
• Achilles UVDB (Power)
• LPS/FIRAS (Fire)
• NICEIC (Electrical)

Support functional leads in maintaining accreditations such as:

• PAS 2080 (Carbon)
• CEMARS (Carbon)
• Construction Line (HSE)
• Achilles Building Confidence (HSE)

Audit, Risk & Compliance

Own and implement a business-wide risk-based audit schedule, covering internal and external compliance requirements. Work with the Group Commercial Director on project-focused commercial audits. Manage relationships with external accreditation and membership bodies, ensuring effective planning and renewals. Lead business management reviews aligned with ISO requirements and strategic assurance objectives. Oversee approval and onboarding of supply chain partners to the marketplace.

Continuous Improvement & Culture

Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the business. Encourage collaboration and shared ownership of assurance and compliance activities. Take a proactive role within the Safety and Project Support Services Leadership Team.

Leadership & Team Development

Recruit, lead, and develop the Business Assurance Team to ensure high performance and engagement. Review team competencies and ensure appropriate training, qualifications, and behaviours. Deliver HR activities such as appraisals, salary reviews, succession planning, and talent development. Define clear objectives and development pathways for all team members.

About You

Qualifications (Essential)

• Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001.
• Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Certified or Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM.