Remote Lead Auditor – Rail Safety & Compliance

RSSB; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible and hybrid working options

Season ticket loan and travel subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer leave

Performance-related bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

RSSB is seeking a Lead Auditor to advance auditing expertise and help keep Britain's railways safe and efficient. This home-based role includes travel across Kent, Harrogate, Newcastle and surrounding areas, with flexibility and strong career development opportunities.

You’ll conduct audits, prepare risk-based reports, and ensure compliance with rail industry standards while collaborating with stakeholders and deputising for the Senior Lead Auditor when needed.

Qualifications

• IRCA-accredited or health and safety qualifications preferred.
• Experience auditing against defined standards.
• Rail sector experience is beneficial; willing to develop rail knowledge.
• Proficient with IT including MS applications.
• Able to build professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong communication and adaptability in changing environments.
• Customer service focus with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and assess competency, capability and capacity of entities and services.
• Prepare reports and conduct risk management to improve safety and compliance.
• Audit suppliers registering to RSSB via RISQS.
• Examine records and procedures to ensure adherence to standards.
• Undertake remote and site audits with planning and closeout.
• Contribute to final audit reports and improvement recommendations.
• Communicate findings to auditees and stakeholders; support team goals.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Report writing

Stakeholder comms

IT skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Customer service

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Technical or equivalent

Tools

RISQS

MS Office

Job description

RSSB is seeking a Lead Auditor to advance auditing expertise and help keep Britain's railways safe and efficient. This home-based role includes travel across Kent, Harrogate, Newcastle and surrounding areas, with flexibility and strong career development opportunities.

You’ll conduct audits, prepare risk-based reports, and ensure compliance with rail industry standards while collaborating with stakeholders and deputising for the Senior Lead Auditor when needed.