Head Of Business Assurance

Kenton Black; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E specialist in the UK seeks a Head of Assurance to lead their Quality and Assurance function. The role requires a strong background in Quality Assurance and ISO standards, with experience in a Senior Manager role. You will implement Business Management Systems and drive a culture of continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary of £70-75,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Full corporate package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Senior Manager/Head of Compliance role.
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance.
• Demonstrable experience owning and implementing Business Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Business Management System across all functions.
• Lead audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001

Auditing operational accreditations

Team leadership

Business Management Systems implementation

Education

Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management

Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality and Assurance professional looking for a senior move? I've partnered with a leading M&E specialist operating across rail, infrastructure and civil engineering, looking for a Head of Assurance to join their ranks. You will have a strong background Quality Assurance, integrated management systems and compliance, within a similar environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective multi-function Business Management System across all functions and projects
• Working with operational and functional leads to ensure system changes are identified, implemented, and tracked
• Lead and support maintenance of key ISO Standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Supporting operational teams with maintaining key licences to operate, such as: RISQS (Rail), HERS (Highways) etc
• Support functional leads in maintaining accreditations such as PAS 2080 (Carbon), CEMARS (Carbon), Construction Line (HSE)
• Owning and implementing a business-wide risk-based audit schedule, covering internal and external compliance requirements
• Leading business management reviews aligned with ISO requirements and strategic assurance objectives
• Promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the business
• Recruiting, leading and developing the Business Assurance Team to ensure high performance and engagement

This is a strategic, business critical appointment and a superb opportunity to help shape the future of the business as they continue to grow impressively.

Key competencies include:

• Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001
• Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) (DESIRED)
• Certified or Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM (DESIRED)
• Proven experience in a Senior Manager / Head of Compliance or Assurance role (ESSENTIAL)
• Demonstrable experience owning and implementing Business Management Systems (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong background in auditing and managing operational accreditations beyond ISO standards (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance (ESSENTIAL)Experience in construction or infrastructure sectors (ESSENTIAL)

You will earn £70-75,000 plus a full corporate package, the role represents a genuine prospect to lead the function, pioneering best practice across Business Assurance with scope for development and progression