Lead Auditor

Cognibox; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Auditor in Manchester to join their expanding team. The role requires hands-on industry experience and the ability to conduct audits across various sectors, including construction and manufacturing. Candidates will gain valuable certifications during a comprehensive training program, enhancing their expertise while contributing to client success.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Option to audit internationally

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Car Allowance or Company Car

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance – 3X base salary

LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in auditing or audit processes preferred.
• Full driving licence required for a field-based role.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and provide subject matter expertise.
• Prepare and finalize audit reports for clients.
• Engage with clients to explain the audit process.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Technical Expertise

Influencing Skills

Job description

Lead Auditor

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager

Description

Please note, that a full driving licence is required as this is a field based role.

We are growing our Lead Auditor teams across the UK!

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.

ISOQAR is part of the Alcumus Group. A global leader in the provision of support and solutions, the Alcumus Group helps organisations increase resilience and manage risk, protecting its customers, workforce, stakeholders, and the environment.

Due to our continuous expansion, we are currently seeking skilled Lead Auditors as well as enthusiastic trainees to join our growing Lead Auditor teams. These teams play a crucial role in supporting a diverse range of clients across the UK. We are particularly interested in individuals with hands-on experience in one or more of our core industries, including construction, manufacturing, facilities management, engineering, transport, warehousing, and more.

Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of industry-specific processes, policies, and regulations, enabling them to effectively audit clients. While prior internal audit experience is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite, as we provide thorough training through our academy.

Upon completing our Global and Divisional inductions, successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive 12-week training programme. This programme encompasses both classroom sessions and on-site learning opportunities, working closely with a Senior Lead Auditor. By the end of this programme, individuals will attain qualifications in our core standards, including 9001 Quality Management Systems, 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and 45001 Occupational Health and Safety.

What that means day to day

The life of a Lead Auditor is both fun and varied, and no two days are the same.

The responsibilities include:

• Getting to know our clients and their products
• Hosting opening meetings – let’s help our clients understand their audit process as much as we can
• Leading on the audit – this is where your subject matter expertise comes into play
• Report writing – now the audit is complete, it is time to finalise it and turn your hard work into a report for the client to receive
• Ongoing learning and development – if you join us with knowledge of just one standard, we will train and upskill you to be able to audit against others

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for candidates with a robust background and hands-on experience within one or more of the industries mentioned above. Previous involvement in audits or audit processes is preferred.

As this role will involve regional and national travel, you should be comfortable with overnight stays and have a full driving licence. As you will be working with several industries, you should be a confident communicator both verbally and written and have positive influencing skills. As we pride ourselves on our integrity and technical expertise, thorough and concise report-writing experience is essential to this role.

What you'll get in return

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave
Option to audit internationally

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
Car Allowance or Company Car
Cycle-to-work Scheme

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?

Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determination of whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

Alcumus 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:

1. An initial discovery call with the recruiter
2. A competency-based interview with 2 Regional Operations Managers

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.