Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote with client site visits)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and certification portfolio)
About the Role
We are seeking an ISO Lead Auditor and Consultant who thrives in real-world operational environments—not just in theory. This role is for someone who has lived and breathed ISO standards in industries like manufacturing, construction, or engineering, and who can translate compliance into practical, customer-aligned solutions.
Your mission: Ensure our clients’ ISO processes are compliant, realistic, and seamlessly integrated into their daily operations. We want someone who understands the day-to-day pressures of our industry and can apply ISO frameworks without disrupting existing workflows.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Auditing with Purpose: Lead internal audits for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and/or 27001, focusing on adding value—not just checking boxes.
- Owning the Schedule: Manage the full audit lifecycle—planning, fieldwork, reporting, and guiding clients through corrective actions.
- Translating ISO: Break down complex ISO requirements into clear, actionable advice for operational teams.
- Solving Problems Collaboratively: Identify compliance gaps and work with teams to close them, prioritizing fixes based on real-world risks.
- Facing the Music: Serve as the key point of contact during external certification and surveillance audits, ensuring a smooth process.
- Guiding Leadership: Provide structured insights for management reviews, focusing on how the system performs in practice.
- Keeping House: Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation—legal registers, risk assessments, and more.
- Embedding the Culture: Partner with department heads to weave ISO thinking into daily work, avoiding siloed paperwork.
About You
- Industrial Experience: You’ve worked in manufacturing, construction, engineering, or a similar hands-on sector—you know what it takes to make ISO standards work in a busy environment.
- Lead Auditor Certification: You hold a recognized certification (IRCA, CQI, etc.) for at least ISO 9001, with experience in ISO 14001, 45001, and ideally 27001.
- Practical Mindset: You tailor processes to fit the business, not the other way around.
- Collaborative Spirit: You’re open-minded, adaptable, and great at improving systems from within.
- Strong Communicator: You can engage everyone—from the shop floor to the boardroom—with clarity and respect.
Why Join Us?
- A culture that values realism, honesty, and customer focus over rigid bureaucracy.
- The freedom to shape living, breathing management systems—not just run compliance exercises.
- A salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
- A respectful, friendly environment where your operational insights are heard and valued.
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? Send your CV and a brief cover note highlighting:
- Your industrial background.
- The ISO certifications you hold.
- The systems you’ve genuinely improved—not just audits you’ve completed.
Note: We’re looking for hands-on pragmatists who understand the balance between compliance and operational reality. If you rely on theoretical templates, this may not be the right fit.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport
