Lead Quality Auditor

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Quality Auditor to ensure compliance with ISO standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves maintaining the Integrated Management System Audit schedule, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and assisting in ISO accreditation processes. The company offers a flexible and inclusive work environment with numerous benefits, including private healthcare and career development opportunities. Join a team dedicated to building a secure and connected world while shaping your career with diverse roles and mentorship.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Career Development Opportunities

Performance Bonuses

Flexible Working Options

Compressed Schedules

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Discounts

Pensions

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of ISO standards and experience in management systems.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Integrated Management System Audit schedule and ensure compliance.
• Support in implementing and maintaining ISO accreditations.
• Perform internal audits and support external audits.

Skills

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 27001

ISO 20000

ISO 14001

Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Job description

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Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible?

Salary: £43,000.00 - £64,600.00

Role

As a Lead Quality Auditor, you will maintain the Integrated Management System Audit schedule, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Reporting to the Management Systems and Audit Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement. You will support the maintenance of existing external ISO accreditations and assist in attaining new ISO accreditations to support the business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in implementing the National Security Solutions Audit Schedule
• Support in maintaining existing ISO accreditations
• Assist in attaining new ISO accreditations as required
• Maintain the company's Integrated Management System (IMS) Audit Schedule to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001, 14001
• Evaluate the Audit Schedule for inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Support Quality Audits to ensure the Audit Schedule is maintained
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and standards
• Support external and corporate audits, ensuring preparation, reviews, and communication of plans
• Perform independent Non-conformance Effectiveness reviews

Benefits

We offer flexible and hybrid working options, including optional compressed schedules with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. Contact our recruitment team for a comprehensive benefits list.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 14001 standards
• Experience in implementing and maintaining management systems per these standards
• Experience managing libraries of process documentation
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships

Why Join Us?

We contribute daily to building a more secure and connected world, from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. Our work includes engineering data and intelligence solutions, maritime navigation systems, and command and control systems for the UK and NATO.

We foster an inclusive community where everyone can belong, with Employee Resource Groups, sponsorships, and partnerships supporting diversity and inclusion.

Shape your career with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities. We offer flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, with benefits like health and wellbeing programs, discounts, pensions, and investment in your future. Contact us to find the right balance for you.