Information Security Lead Auditor

Cognibox; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

LinkedIn Learning License

Car Allowance or Company Car

Generous annual leave

Job summary

ISOQAR is expanding its Lead Auditor team at Oxford, offering a permanent, on-site role. You will plan and conduct independent audits, gather evidence, and communicate findings to clients, with full training provided to achieve Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.

Successful candidates will bring hands-on operational experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operational experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking and clear report writing.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally; hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and lead independent, third-party audits.
• Gather objective evidence and prepare clear, impartial audit reports.
• Host opening and closing meetings to communicate findings.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Continue developing knowledge of the industry and evolving standards.
• Complete auditor training and achieve Lead Auditor qualifications (via ISOQAR).

Skills

Auditing

ISO 27001

Information Security

Audit Report Writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Information Security Lead Auditor

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Oxford, UK

Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager

Description

At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential.

Through our robust portfolio of progressive solutions, comprehensive range of certifications and industry-leading insights, we lead by example to amplify excellence within the organisations that we support.

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Lead Auditor team. With onsite practical experience and deep knowledge of industry processes, policies, and regulations, you'll help clients reach their full potential.

While internal audit experience is helpful, it's not mandatory as we offer comprehensive training via our academy.

Following your Global and Divisional inductions, you will embark on a 12-week training programme, including classroom and onsite learning with a Senior Lead Auditor to achieve your Lead Auditor qualifications within Quality Management Systems (9001) and Information Security Management Systems (27001).

We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring experience beyond IT. Be sure to highlight any work experience since leaving education on your CV.

What that means day to day

• Plan, conduct, and lead independent, third-party audits
• Gather objective evidence and prepare clear, impartial audit reports
• Host opening and closing meetings to communicate findings
• Build and maintain professional client relationships
• Continue developing your knowledge of the industry and evolving standards
• Complete auditor training and achieve your Lead Auditor qualifications (supported by ISOQAR)

What you’ll need to be successful

You’ll bring hands-on operational experience from a relevant industry or industries and understand how organisations operate day to day. Strong communication skills, analytical thinking and clear, accurate report writing are essential, alongside a professional and methodical approach.

You’ll also be comfortable with regional and national travel (including occasional overnight stays) and hold a full UK driving licence. Your integrity, technical knowledge, and ability to deliver high-quality, value-adding audit reports will enable you to thrive in this role.

What you'll get in return

We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasise providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Car Allowance or Company Car

Future Planning

• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested, but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?

We know that transferable skills and potential are just as valuable as experience. If you don’t meet every criterion but believe you have the aptitude and drive to succeed, we’d still love to hear from you. We’ll assess applications individually and consider whether we can provide the right support to help you develop and succeed in the role.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

ISOQAR is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • Competency based interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.