Lead Auditor (Aerospace)

Nettitude Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking infrastructure

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

LRQA is seeking an Aerospace Management Systems Auditor to join our global assurance team. You will audit management systems for clients in aerospace, defence, and related sectors, ensuring compliance and risk management while developing others within the audit function.

You will build strong client relationships, guide audit teams, and contribute to continuous service improvements. Our well‑established homeworking infrastructure supports flexible working and professional growth across borders.

Qualifications

• Substantial aviation, space and defence industry experience, preferably within a management systems environment.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing aerospace sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Audit management systems across aerospace sectors to verify compliance and issue certifications.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships while guiding and mentoring other auditors.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve audit services and overall assurance quality.

Skills

Aviation industry experience

Aerospace auditing

Management systems auditing

Client relationship management

Job description

We are seeking an Aerospace Management Systems Auditor to join our team

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for building strategic relationships and driving business growth?

About us

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across 150 countries, has more than 5,000+ colleagues globally, generates £407m in revenue, and supports more than 61,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

Our Assessment Business Unit is a recognised, world-leading professional assurance services organisation. We specialise in management systems compliance, helping our clients improve their management systems and reduce risk'

How will you make a difference

Clients inengineering, manufacturing and repair and overhaul, aerospace, defence, space and government sectors depend on LRQA to effectively audit their management systems, providing assurance of business-critical compliance and risk management.

As well as undertaking risk-focused audits and making certification decisions yourself, you’ll call on your accomplished people skills to guide and develop other auditors, to cultivate positive client relationships and to proactively share feedback that helps us to keep improving the service we deliver.

In return, we’ll invest in your training and development to include qualification to Lead Auditor status in several management system standards including formal qualification through AAAT training and examination to become recognised as an Aerospace Authenticated Auditor and listed on the international APMG/IAQG database of auditors.

We’ve a well-developed homeworking infrastructure for when you’re not visiting clients and have been a champion of new ways of working for many years.

Experience as demonstrated by:

• Substantial aviation, space and defence industry experience, preferably within a management systems environment.
• Detailed understanding of the relevant regulatory framework within which the sector operates.
• Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of client relationship management.

By joining us, you’ll help make the world a better place.

WhoareLRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industryexpertisewith innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity,inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where yourexpertiseis valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, aspermittedby local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.

These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner,Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, andretainedonly asrequired.

• If successful, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with local regulations.
• These may include right to work verification, identification, employment history, education and criminal records checks.
• All data will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

At LRQA, we believe our people are our risk management advantage. We know the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we build a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.