BRC Auditor

Job Description: Auditor [BRCGS]

Reports to: Field Team Manager

This role is ideal for a highly experienced and technically proficient auditor with a strong background in food safety and certification programmes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to industry best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement, while also being adaptable to the evolving needs of the organisation.

Please only apply for this position, if you fit the following qualifications.

Locations Needed: South – East Midlands, London, East Anglia, Home Counties, South Coast

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in food science, food technology, or a related science discipline (including microbiology and chemistry).
• Consideration may be given to candidates with extensive (10+ years) relevant industry experience in lieu of formal education.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time, post-qualification experience in the food industry.
• At least 2 years in a quality assurance, food safety, regulatory, or inspection/enforcement role.

Professional Certifications:

• Management System Lead Assessor Course (e.g., IRCA) or BRC Third-Party Auditor course.
• Recognized HACCP training course (minimum 2 days).
• Training in food safety management, HACCP principles, and ISO22000 Prerequisite Programs (PRPs).

Audit Training:

• Successfully completed at least 10 audits (minimum of 15 audit days) against GFSI-approved standards or ISO22000.
• At least 5 of these audits must be against the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
• Completed at least 12 FSMS audit days across four organizations in the last three years under the leadership of a qualified auditor.
• Proficient in audit techniques based on ISO19011.

Certification Programme Experience:

• Registered BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Auditor (signed off in at least 5 of the following categories: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15 & 16).
• Experience with additional certification programs, including:
• BRCGS Agents and Brokers
• BRCGS Storage and Distribution
• BRCGS Packaging
• FSSC22000
• IFS
• McDonald’s SQMS
• Non-GMO verification
• Social Responsibility auditing

Additional Training & Certifications:

• Train-the-Trainer certification.

IT Proficiency:

• Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio.
• Proficiency in using online platforms and databases for audit management.

Operations & Operational Management

• Support accreditation processes (e.g., UKAS) and implement necessary process improvements and procedural updates.
• Conduct audits for clients across various accredited and non-accredited standards, adapting to evolving business demands.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and, where permitted, conduct contract reviews and make certification decisions, including suspensions or withdrawals, in compliance with relevant standards.
• Perform internal audits and actively contribute to internal auditing processes to drive continuous improvements within the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring timely reporting.
• Deliver internal and external training sessions, ensuring content is professional and engaging.
• Provide training to employees and subcontracted auditors, supporting the organization\’s technical proficiency and credibility.
• Develop training materials as required.
• Manage workload within budgetary constraints set by senior leadership.
• Support the Client Services team in day-to-day operations, providing technical expertise and attending operations meetings as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to accommodate workload variations, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Frequent travel within the UK and mainland Europe, with occasional international assignments requiring overnight stays.
• Strong organizational and self-motivation skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring knowledge remains current with evolving industry standards and business requirements.