Safety %26 Quality Auditor

BAE Systems; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace and defense company is seeking a Safety & Quality Auditor in King's Lynn. You will support quality management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have auditing experience and relevant educational qualifications. The role offers hybrid working options along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Safety, Quality, Assurance & Compliance auditing.
• Relevant knowledge and experience related to Aircraft Maintenance Part 145.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the QMS & SMS.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and BSEN AS9100.
• Engage with MOD Quality and Assurance sections.

Skills

Safety, Quality, Assurance & Compliance auditing

Knowledge of ISO9001/EN9100

Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft suite

Ability to brief publicly to audiences of 20+

Education

Relevant degree/HND or HNC

NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job title: Safety & Quality Auditor

Location: RAF Marham - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £44,345

What you’ll be doing

• Support the implementation of the QMS & SMS in the Integrated Training Centre
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, BSEN AS9100, the BAE Systems MTOE and Training Management Plan along with DSAT
• Engage with MOD Quality and Assurance sections to foster mutually beneficial working relationship
• Ensure that all documentation related to the QMS & SMS is up-to-date and accurate
• Undertake auditing and governance activities as directed by line manager

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience in Safety, Quality, Assurance & Compliance auditing
• Relevant knowledge, background and experience related to Aircraft Maintenance Part 145/Training Part 147 and Support operations
• Knowledge of ISO9001/EN9100 and Safety & Quality Management Systems
• Proficient in the use of IT systems and Microsoft suite
• Ability to brief publicly to audiences of 20+

Desirable:

• Experience of DSAT
• A relevant degree/ HND or HNC, or relevant/equivalent vocational experience
• NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate or equivalent vocational experience
• Lead Auditor/Quality Auditor qualification

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Safety, Compliance and Assurance Team

The Safety, Compliance and Assurance team plays a pivotal role within the Integrated Training Centre (ITC), ensuring that all activities meet the highest Regulatory, Certification, Legislative, and Customer standards. Operating in a joint BAE Systems and Customer enterprise environment, the team safeguards the integrity and credibility of our training operations, directly influencing our licence to operate and the customer’s confidence in our capability.

As part of this high-profile function, you’ll work closely with colleagues across all levels of the organisation, providing expert insight and leadership in Safety, Compliance, and Assurance. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, operate with real autonomy, and help shape the reputation and operational excellence of our world-class Maintenance and Pilot Training enterprise.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.