Plan, conduct and lead independent third-party audits for QMS and ISMS. Gather objective evidence, prepare impartial audit reports, host opening/closing meetings, build client relationships, travel regionally, and complete lead auditor training/qualifications.
At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. Through our robust portfolio of progressive solutions, comprehensive range of certifications and industry-leading insights, we lead by example to amplify excellence within the organisations that we support.
At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. Through our robust portfolio of progressive solutions, comprehensive range of certifications and industry-leading insights, we lead by example to amplify excellence within the organisations that we support.
Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Lead Auditor team across the South East and are seeking professionals based within commutable distance of London. With onsite practical experience and deep knowledge of industry processes, policies, and regulations, you'll help clients reach their full potential. While internal audit experience is helpful, it's not mandatory as we offer comprehensive training via our academy. Following your Global and Divisional inductions, you will embark on a 12-week training programme, including classroom and onsite learning with a Senior Lead Auditor to achieve your Lead Auditor qualifications within Quality Management Systems (9001) and Information Security Management Systems (27001).
We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring experience beyond IT. Be sure to highlight any work experience since leaving education on your CV.
What that means day to day
- Plan, conduct, and lead independent, third-party audits
- Gather objective evidence and prepare clear, impartial audit reports
- Host opening and closing meetings to communicate findings
- Build and maintain professional client relationships
- Continue developing your knowledge of the industry and evolving standards
- Complete auditor training and achieve your Lead Auditor qualifications (supported by ISOQAR)
What you’ll need to be successful
You’ll bring hands-on operational experience from a relevant industry or industries and understand how organisations operate day to day. Strong communication skills, analytical thinking and clear, accurate report writing are essential, alongside a professional and methodical approach.
You’ll also be comfortable with regional and national travel (including occasional overnight stays) and hold a full UK driving licence. Your integrity, technical knowledge, and ability to deliver high-quality, value-adding audit reports will enable you to thrive in this role.
What you'll get in return
We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasise providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:
Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave
🌴Generous annual leave
🏥 Healthcare Plan
💟 Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
🚗 Car Allowance or Company Car
💟 Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
🚗 Car Allowance or Company Car
Future Planning
💰Pension scheme with employer contributions
🧬 Life Assurance – 3X base salary
💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
🏫 LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development
🧬 Life Assurance – 3X base salary
💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
🏫 LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development
Interested, but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?
We know that transferable skills and potential are just as valuable as experience. If you don’t meet every criterion but believe you have the aptitude and drive to succeed, we’d still love to hear from you. We’ll assess applications individually and consider whether we can provide the right support to help you develop and succeed in the role.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work.
ISOQAR is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.
What you can expect if you apply:
What you can expect if you apply:
- A response to your application within 15 working days
- An interview process consisting of:
- An initial discovery call with the recruiter
- Competency based interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role
We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
About
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity workplace. All candidates will be afforded equal opportunity through the recruiting process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and/or expression. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation/adjustments during the interviewing process, please let us know.
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