Senior Environmental Auditor

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK employer is recruiting a Senior Environmental Auditor to conduct internal audits and support environmental management initiatives. This role involves leading audit programmes, developing process improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and Lead Auditor Certification, ideally ISO 14001:2015. The position offers a salary between £43,930 - £63,000 and includes extensive benefits, such as generous leave, professional development opportunities, and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor Certification in nationally recognised standards, ideally ISO 14001:2015.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Good auditing skills with experience in environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned audits within the agreed audit programme.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of best practices and process improvements.
• Gains agreement to audit findings and follow-up actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Lead Auditor Certification

Auditing skills

Environmental management systems

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Environmental Auditor

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Auditor. You will lead and conduct internal audits in accordance with the agreed audit programme and business requirements.

Location: Basingstoke/Reading area

Salary: £43,930 - £63,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability)

Closing Date: th June 2024

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads assigned audits within the agreed audit programme.
• Leads supports development of initiatives aligned with the audit strategy.
• Gains agreement to audit findings and follow-up of audit issues and actions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the identification and implementation of best practice and delivery of process improvements.
• Participates in the development of other team members through coaching and mentoring.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Lead Auditor Certification in nationally recognised auditing standards and procedures, ideally ISO 14001:2015.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (or working towards) and/or experience.
• Good auditing skills with prior background/experience of environmental management systems and relevant legislation preferred.
• Maintain, review and report non-conformance, analyse data, share trends and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and share best practice.
• Work proactively with audit stakeholders, building strong partnerships and support process improvement.
• Worked with other assurance providers to support delivery of corporate objectives.