ISO & Compliance Systems Lead | Audit & Risk

Northrop Grumman UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday purchase and sell scheme

Competitive pension

Career development and learning

Performance-based bonus

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Management Systems and Audit Manager to lead the Integrated Management System, align with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes and suppliers.

The role focuses on maintaining ISO certifications, developing a three-year audit programme, and building a high-performing team while reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing integrated management systems in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of management system standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience creating, managing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence across levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Northrop Grumman UK's Integrated Management System, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Manage the organisation’s external ISO certification portfolio and support the attainment of new certifications that enable strategic growth.
• Develop and oversee a three-year risk-based audit programme covering internal processes, programmes, suppliers, customers and external assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with process owners and business functions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Management Systems and Audit team, providing coaching, support and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Auditor qualification

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Management Systems and Audit Manager to lead the Integrated Management System, align with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes and suppliers.

The role focuses on maintaining ISO certifications, developing a three-year audit programme, and building a high-performing team while reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.