Quality Auditor

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the most well-known defence organisations for the recruitment of a Quality Auditor to join on a permanent basis. SC Clearance required - South London - Hybrid - Salary up to £70,000pa.

As a Quality Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting internal audits and coordinating external and corporate audits in accordance with a risk-based audit schedule. You will assess whether the company's management systems effectively support business operations, and comply with relevant standards, regulations and company Principles and Operating Practices.

• Support the Management Systems and Audit Manager in the setting and implementation of objectives.
• Support the Management Systems and Audit Manager in the collation and analysis of audit-related metrics to support Management Reviews.
• Support the development and maintenance of a 3 year risk-based audit programme covering internal business process, programme, external ISO, corporate, customer and supplier audits.
• Map audits conducted against ISO clauses to assess coverage of clauses across the 3 year period, identify and rectify any gaps.
• Report audit results and non-conformity status to the Management Systems and Audit Manager.
• Develop and deliver audit-related training/briefing material for existing and new employees as required.
• Collaborate with the Management Systems Analysts to identify and prioritise continuous improvement activities.
• Support the Management Systems and Audit Manager in the coordination of external and corporate audits.
• Liaise with external and corporate auditors to agree scope, schedules and agendas.
• Work with stakeholders to identify appropriate auditees to support external and corporate audits, briefing auditees to help them prepare.
• Support the coordination and provision of any required information or data to the Corporate Audit team ahead of field work.
• Maintain and update the centralised corrective actions database, recording findings status from all audits.
• Support the coordination, collation and submission of management responses following corporate audit.
• Track external ISO audit and corporate audit findings to closure, working with the relevant stakeholders to ensure closure within agreed timescales.
• Conduct internal business process audits and general supplier audits in accordance with procedures.
• Prepare for internal audits as appropriate, working with stakeholders to identify scope, risks and focus areas.
• Develop templates and checklists that support internal audit consistency and effectiveness.
• Conduct audits in a pragmatic, positive way that adds value to the business, working with auditees to identify any issues and any opportunities for reducing complexity and/or increasing efficiency.
• Capture results of internal audits in a written audit report.
• Work with auditees and their managers to provide constructive feedback on audit results and secure commitment to resolving non-conformities within an agreed timescale.
• Maintain and update the centralised corrective actions database, recording findings status from all audits.
• Track corrective actions to closure within agreed timescales and validate effectiveness of resolution.
• Support supplier evaluation and risk assessment activities as required.
• Conduct general supplier audits as required to ensure the quality of processes and deliverables.
• Support the Mission Assurance team with specialist programme, customer and supplier audits as required.

Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Essential qualifications / experience: Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 or ISO 14001 standards. Lead Auditor qualification in one or more of the above standards. Extensive experience in conducting audits against one or more of the above standards. Experience in driving resolution and closure of non-conformities. Previous experience of working in cross-functional teams; the ability to build strong, positive working relationships with colleagues outside of your team is vital to success in this role.