Social Systems Lead Auditor

SGS; High Offley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in the UK is seeking a Lead Auditor to conduct social and supply chain audits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of auditing experience and the necessary certifications, including QHSE. Responsibilities include managing audits, liaising with teams, and completing reports. The position offers a performance-related bonus, competitive pension scheme, and generous annual leave. This is a perfect opportunity for someone passionate about quality and assurance in the workplace.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience completing supply chain or social audits.
• Full driving licence for use in the UK.
• Enrolled with APSCA.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole or lead auditor on schemes – customer facing.
• Conduct Social and Supply Chain audits in external businesses.
• Work through pre-audits, on-site activity and complete the reporting process.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Liaising with teams

Education

Lead Auditor QHSE certification – 9001/14001/45001

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as sole or lead auditor on schemes – customer facing
• Conduct Social and Supply Chain audits in external businesses
• Work through pre‑audits, on‑site activity and complete the reporting process
• Liaise with other team members, technical and support teams

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience completing supply chain or social audits

Essential Qualifications

• Lead Auditor QHSE certification – 9001 / 14001 / 45001
• Recognised approval of a second‑party approver
• Full driving licence for use in the UK
• Enrolled with APSCA

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification
• Awareness of UK Employment law

About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’ Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training and advisory services – empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + life assurance
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.