Management System Auditor in Cheltenham

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

What’s your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it shapes your career development, your opportunity to grow, and the positive impact we make within our communities.

The Opportunity

This is more than a job; it’s a mission. As a Management System Auditor, you will play a central role in ensuring the quality, resilience, and compliance of our Integrated Management System (IMS). Working within the Management Systems and Audit team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business to help maintain our ISO accreditations and support the continual improvement of our processes, practices, and performance. Your work will directly enable our teams to deliver critical defence and security programmes with confidence, precision, and excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment to ISO 9001, 27001, 20000‑1 and 14001.
• Evaluating existing processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Partnering with process owners to update, create and review process documentation and ensure robust configuration control.
• Supporting management reviews through data analysis, reporting, scheduling and action tracking.
• Preparing for and supporting internal, external and corporate audit activities.
• Publishing and managing IMS documents in SharePoint and promoting awareness and training across the business.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 and ISO 14001.
• Experience developing, implementing or maintaining compliant management systems.
• Experience managing process documentation libraries and configuration control.
• Proven ability to lead or support process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build positive, effective relationships across cross‑functional teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO 45001, 44001, 31001 or 22301.
• Process mapping (UPN or similar).
• Programme delivery knowledge.
• SharePoint, MS Office and Visio skills.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know that potential comes in many forms.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to achieve the necessary security requirements. You must be able to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
• Private medical insurance
• Cash healthcare plan
• Holiday buy and sell
• Performance‑related bonuses
• Professional development programmes and personal growth pathways

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In: Every day, we contribute to building a safer, more secure and more connected world. Your work will support cutting‑edge technology and national‑level programmes.

A Place to Belong and Thrive: We value every voice. You’ll join an inclusive, supportive community where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and collaboration.

Your Career, Your Way: We invest in your growth through career mobility, mentorship, and world‑class learning programmes. Whether you want to specialise deeply or broaden your skillset, you’ll shape a career that’s meaningful to you.

Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online today. Possibly – Want to explore the role further? Email us at talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com. No – That’s okay. Explore our other opportunities. We’re growing across the UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.