Remote Internal Auditor – Global Regulatory & UKAS

Kiwa Group; Dunstable; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

35 hours per week

Generous Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Long service rewards

Salary Reviews

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Cycle Loan Scheme

Free eye tests

Welcome Pack

Job summary

Kiwa Group seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to join the UK Regulatory team. You will deliver audits, oversee UKAS witness processes, and build trusted regulator relationships while supporting global compliance and technical excellence. This remote role includes travel.

Join a global TIC leader with a strong track record in certification services. This role offers 35 hours weekly, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Kiwa’s international network.

Qualifications

• QMS Lead Auditor qualification with strong background in management systems certification.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021 and IAF mandatory documents.
• Knowledge of additional standards (ISO 27006, 17020, 14065, 17065, 17029) is advantageous.
• Operational experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry, including regulatory exposure.
• Broad understanding of accreditation requirements and processes.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Results-driven with ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Experience delivering presentations in business forums (desirable).
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audits across national and international locations.
• Manage and respond to external audit findings, including UKAS witness audit outcomes.
• Coordinate external witness audits, including technical reviews of pre-audit submissions.
• Provide independent performance evaluation of the operations and field teams to drive continual improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for external regulators.
• Support both internal and external audit activities globally.
• Provide technical support at UK and international conferences.
• Produce data and analytical reports for key forums (e.g. Impartiality Committee, Management Review, Directors Strategy meeting).
• Undertake additional duties within scope, including administrative activities such as complaints, appeals and document control.

Skills

QMS Lead Auditor

ISO 17021 knowledge

IAF documents

Regulatory exposure

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Kiwa Group seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to join the UK Regulatory team. You will deliver audits, oversee UKAS witness processes, and build trusted regulator relationships while supporting global compliance and technical excellence. This remote role includes travel.

Join a global TIC leader with a strong track record in certification services. This role offers 35 hours weekly, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Kiwa’s international network.