Regional Assessor – Thames Valley

SHV Holdings NV; England; A distancia; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous annual leave starting at 25+

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance 4x salary

Cycle loan scheme

Eye tests

Welcome pack

Long service rewards

Salary reviews

Descripción de la vacante

Kiwa UK Group is seeking a Regional Assessor based in Thames Valley with frequent travel to deliver accredited assessments for ISO standards. You will evaluate client management systems, provide feedback, and issue certificates after visits, while adhering to safety and quality policies.

Key requirements include experience with ISO 9001/14001/45001, strong report writing, and a valid UK driving licence. CQI/IRCA lead auditor qualification is preferred; travel across the UK and beyond is expected.

Formación

• Experience performing audits/assessments against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 requirements.
• Ability to assess multiple management standards and provide clear feedback.
• Proven interpersonal and report writing skills; valid UK driving licence.
• Lead auditor qualification or equivalent recognition preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver accredited assessments and meet annual targets.
• Assess client management systems for compliance with ISO standards.
• Travel to client sites; prepare and submit visit reports with recommendations.
• Ensure assessments comply with NQA Management System requirements and safety policies.
• Provide timely feedback and support continual improvement.

Conocimientos

Auditing experience

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Lead Auditor

IRCA Registration

IEMA Registration

Report Writing

Driving Licence

Travel flexibility

Health & Safety background

Educación

CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor course

Descripción del empleo

NQA, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is looking for a Regional Assessor based in Thames Valley (ideally Oxford/Swindon/Newbury) to deliver accredited assessments to our clients via scheduled site visits. You’ll use your technical and administrative skills, alongside strong customer service, to ensure quality and compliance. This remote role involves frequent travel. NQA provides accredited certification, training and support services to help customers improve processes, performance and products and services. We have issued over 50,000 certificates to clients in over 90 countries resulting in a yearly revenue of around 100 million Euro.
Overview:

• Deliver accredited assessments, meeting set annual targets
• Assess client documented management systems to ensure compliance with recognised accreditation standard including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018
• Perform client management system assessments in a timely manner, in line visit schedules
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback to clients
• Prepare and submit visit reports including recommendations regarding the issue and withdrawal of certificates
• Ensure that assessments, surveillance activities and recertification visits comply with the requirements of NQA’s Management System
• Comply with Health and Safety Policy and manage business risks

Responsabilities:

• Knowledge and experience of carrying out audits / assessments in line with ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 requirements
• Ability to assess against more than one management standard
• Technical expertise in relevant assessment area
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant management standards
• Health & Safety background
• Proven interpersonal and report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• A willingness and flexibility to travel both nationally and internationally
• Successfully passed CQI/IRCA recognised lead auditor course for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
• Broad knowledge and practical experience of third-party accreditation
• Current IRCA/IEMA Registration

Qualifications:

• Monday–Friday position – due to extensive and varied travel requirements, specific working hours will be discussed at interview stage
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increased entitlement with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 3 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Long service rewards
• Salary Reviews
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Cycle Loan Scheme
• Electric Power Point Loan
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].