IMS Consultant

Search; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Search, a UK-based management systems consultancy, is seeking an experienced Freelance IMS Consultant / Lead Auditor to support a growing portfolio across the UK.

You will conduct audits across ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, manage client relationships, and help with non-conformities and surveillance audits. This flexible, hybrid, ongoing assignment suits an established consultant with existing clients.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification or demonstrable Lead Auditor experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience implementing, maintaining and auditing Integrated Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing consultancy and auditing support across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for SME clients.
• Conducting internal audits and supporting clients through external audits.
• Maintaining, reviewing and improving existing management systems.

Skills

Lead Auditor

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Auditing

Independent consultant

Job description

ISO Consultant / Lead Auditor

£300 - £350 per day | Flexible / Hybrid | Ongoing

Search is working with an established Management Systems Consultancy to recruit an experienced Freelance IMS Consultant / Lead Auditor to support a growing portfolio of clients across the UK.

This opportunity would suit an established self-employed consultant who already has their own clients or other consultancy commitments but has capacity to take on additional work.

There is existing client work requiring immediate support, alongside a number of upcoming external audits. Longer term, there is an opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with the consultancy and take greater responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients.

What you will be doing

You will provide consultancy and auditing support across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, working with a varied portfolio of SME clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clients with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conducting internal audits and supporting clients through external audits
• Maintaining, reviewing and improving existing management systems
• Identifying non-conformities and supporting corrective actions
• Helping clients prepare for upcoming certification and surveillance audits
• Providing practical Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety consultancy
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with allocated clients
• Managing your own diary, client requirements and documentation
• Potentially supporting carbon reporting, sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction plans

The client portfolio covers a broad range of sectors including construction, engineering, building management systems, manufacturing, fit-out, cleaning, joinery and gas services.

What you will need

We are looking for an experienced Management Systems professional who can operate independently and confidently represent the consultancy with its clients.

You will ideally have:

• Lead Auditor qualification and/or demonstrable Lead Auditor experience
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Experience implementing, maintaining and auditing Integrated Management Systems
• Previous consultancy experience or experience working independently with multiple clients