ISO Audit Specialist

BT Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ISO Audit Specialist to lead audits across multiple ISO Standards. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO27001, ISO22301, and ISO14001, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You'll utilize your multinational auditing experience to mitigate risks and maintain ISO certifications, contributing to the organization's integrity and customer confidence. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and inclusivity, offering a competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

BT Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced women's health support

Training and development opportunities

Share schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Lead Auditor to ISO Standards, mainly ISO27001.
• Experience in management systems design and implementation.
• Telecoms or tech industry auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and performing ISO internal audits.
• Leading audits and delivering comprehensive reports.
• Tracking audit findings and updating plans as needed.

Skills

Certified Lead Auditor

Data analysis and reporting

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Lead Auditor Certification

CISA/CISM/CISSP (preferred)

Tools

Artemis platform

Job description

Job Req ID:

45105

Posting Date:

24th March 2025

Function:

Risk and Operations

Location:

Leeds, Sheffield or Manchester

Why this job matters

As our ISO Audit Specialist, you'll lead audits across multiple ISO Standards servicing BT group (Openreach, Digital, Business, Networks, Corporate Units).

ISO impacts our customers directly. Non-compliance risks include loss of customer confidence, contract breaches, reputational damage, and restrictions on trading.

You will bring multinational auditing and assurance experience, auditing functions and sites across organizations and government contracts, ideally within Telecommunications or Technology. You will horizon scan for risks and opportunities, ensuring plans and contracts are appropriate.

Your role involves maintaining ISO standards linked to BT Group Risks and mitigation strategies, especially ISO27001 (Cyber & Information Security), ISO22301 (Service Interruption), and ISO14001 (Major Contracts). You will identify and implement actions to mitigate risks from non-compliance, with a deep understanding of technological controls and ISMS documents, particularly ISO27001.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders internally and externally, providing assurance against ISO standards and internal controls to help BT retain ISO certifications.

What you'll be doing

• Planning, performing, and reporting on ISO internal audits and creating audit programs for 3-year certifications.
• Leading audits and delivering comprehensive audit reports.
• Tracking audit findings and reviewing mitigation evidence.
• Updating audit plans and strategies as needed.
• Providing clear feedback to stakeholders on audit and certification status.
• Analyzing audit trends and reporting risks to the organization.
• Supporting the ISO Audit Manager by highlighting concerns promptly.
• Contributing to the maintenance of the ISO Certificate database and audit universe.

Experience you'll have

• Qualified Lead Auditor to ISO Standards, mainly ISO27001, plus another (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO20000, ISO22301, ISO45001).
• Experience in management systems design, implementation, and maintenance (ISO 27001).
• Proven ability to lead audits in large multinational organizations.
• Telecoms or tech industry auditing experience.
• Background in IT/Info Security or auditing industry.
• Ability to address security issues across various IT infrastructures.
• Preferred: CISA, CISM, or CISSP qualifications or working towards membership.
• Experience with Artemis platform (preferred).

Skills you'll have

• Certified Lead Auditor (essential).
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.

What's in it for you

• 10% annual bonus.
• BT Pension Scheme with 5% employee and 10% BT contributions.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Family leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 26 weeks statutory.
• Enhanced women's health support, virtual GP, and more.
• Additional benefits include carer's leave, training, share schemes, discounts, and more.

Additional notes

Roles are full-time but flexible working arrangements are welcomed. Reasonable adjustments are available for the selection process.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if they don't meet every qualification, to apply and be part of our inclusive workplace.