Lead Auditor

Veriforce; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day - an extra day to给

Car Allowance or Company Car

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance - 3X base salary

Rewards Program - access to discounts

LinkedIn Learning License for upskllng

Job summary

ISOQAR is seeking a Lead Auditor in Dundee to join our Audit department. You will plan, conduct and lead independent, third-party audits across diverse sectors, gathering objective evidence and delivering clear reports.

The role requires hands-on industry experience, strong communication, and the ability to build professional client relationships while advancing your Lead Auditor qualifications. The 12-week training programme, supported by ISOQAR, leads to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001

Qualifications

• Hands-on operational experience in relevant industries.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking and clear report writing.
• Professional and methodical approach to audits.

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 your knowledge of the industry and evolving standards.
• Complete auditor training and achieve your Lead Auditor qualifications (supported by ISOQAR).

Skills

Hands-on operational experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Professional approach

Auditing knowledge

Job description

Lead Auditor

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Dundee

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 certificationsandindustry-leading insights, we lead by example to amplify excellence within the organisations that we support.

Our Lead Auditors work with a diverse client base spanning construction, manufacturing, chemicals, facilities management, engineering, transport, warehousing, and more. You will deliver independent, evidence-based third-party audits that provide organisations with clear insight into the effectiveness of their management systems.

We are particularly interested in individuals with strong hands-on industry experience and a sound understanding of operational environments, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Previous auditing experience is advantageous but not essential. Following Global and Divisional inductions, you will complete a structured 12-week training programme combining structured learning, supervised on-site audit experience, and shadowing. This programme leads to qualification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed as a certified Lead Auditor.

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 afull 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

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.