Lead Assessor CVS (Mid Senior Level)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead EHS Assessor to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role is pivotal in leading assessments for various high-hazard sectors, including Oil & Gas and Mining. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational site audits and project management, along with excellent communication skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sustainability and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in the field of sustainability consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in leading audits and assessing management systems.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and prepare reports according to ERM CVS procedures.
• Support and develop junior assessors and manage client assignments.

Skills

Operational Site Audits

Project Management

EHS Performance Management

Communication Skills

Influence Skills

Education

Relevant Technical or Scientific Degree

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Lead Assessor CVS (Mid Senior Level), Manchester

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ERM

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

ERM Certification and Verification Services (ERM CVS), the independent global certification and verification body of the ERM Group, offers an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Lead EHS Assessor with a strong industry track record. Due to our global footprint, this position can be based in most North America locations. This role plays a vital part in our global certification and assurance business, focusing on sectors such as transportation, technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, extractive industries, or other high-hazard processes. While most work will be US-based, there are opportunities for international assessments across all regions. Our longstanding customer relationships are a testament to our commitment to service excellence and value addition through audits.

Founded in 1996, ERM CVS is a wholly owned subsidiary of ERM Group, dedicated to enhancing clients' sustainability performance through accredited management system assessments and audits across various standards, tailored to add value.

Learn more at www.ermcvs.com

Overall Job Purpose

Lead assessments for ERM CVS, including audits for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, GHG verification, and data assurance, both onshore and offshore, as well as responsible stewardship standards for sites and supply chains.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead assessments, prepare reports, and conclude assessments according to ERM CVS procedures.
• Support and develop junior assessors.
• Participate in the assessment team, share knowledge, identify business growth opportunities, and contribute to the development of ERM CVS tools and processes.
• Manage projects by coordinating client assignments, developing proposals, and ensuring timely delivery.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including conducting and leading operational site audits, developing or assessing management systems for EHS performance, and experience within heavy industries like Oil & Gas, Mining, or other high-hazard sectors.
• Influence skills at all organizational levels, team leadership, and strong project management.
• Relevant technical or scientific degree.
• Excellent communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, are committed to excellence, energetic, enjoy travel, and are an effective communicator, we look forward to speaking with you.

As a leading global sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with top organizations to innovate solutions for sustainability challenges, balancing current needs with future opportunities.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing they strengthen our team and solutions. Our experts support clients across all organizational levels to implement sustainability initiatives, from ground operations to executive strategies, through our comprehensive “boots to boardroom” approach.