Security Systems Auditor

Location: Cumbria, North West area up to the Scottish Borders ideally.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary £40k - £45k basic plus benefits including up to 10% pension and company car/allowance.

Work flexibly with four days auditing, managing your own schedule.

Deliver high-quality third-party audits across the UK and Ireland security and fire safety sectors.

Build expertise in quality management systems and technical standards compliance.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package with 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.

Join an organisation representing approximately 75% of the security and fire safety sector.

Our client is the leading UKAS-accredited third-party certification body for the UK and Ireland security and fire safety sectors. They're seeking an experienced Systems Auditor to deliver high-quality audits and support their mission to raise industry standards. If you have an engineering background and experience in quality management and technical standards, this permanent role offers the opportunity to progress your career within a supportive, professional environment.

Position Overview

As a Systems Auditor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring organisations meet rigorous quality management and technical standards. You'll inspect security system installations, interview senior management, and audit quality management systems across a diverse client portfolio. Your work directly contributes to raising safety and security standards across the sector, protecting businesses and people. Based primarily from home, you'll manage your own diary, prepare detailed visit plans, review corrective actions, and produce comprehensive audit reports that guide clients towards compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver third-party audits against quality management and technical standards.
• Inspect security system installations and assess compliance with regulations.
• Interview senior management and key personnel during audit visits.
• Manage a client portfolio, scheduling audits and maintaining positive relationships.
• Prepare detailed visit plans and audit documentation prior to site visits.
• Review corrective actions raised during previous audits.
• Complete thorough audit reports and communicate findings to clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure audit quality and consistency.

Requirements

Essential:

• Engineering background in mechanical, electrical, or telecommunications disciplines.
• Experience in roles requiring high accuracy and quality management.
• Knowledge of technical standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Technically minded with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Five GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Articulate communicator, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in auditing or quality assurance roles.

Company Overview

Our client is a leading UKAS-accredited certification body with over 50 years' experience auditing organisations against British, EU, and international standards. They work with approximately 75% of the UK and Ireland security and fire safety sector, from large corporates to SMEs. Their mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and security through robust, professional auditing. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where employees develop professionally whilst maintaining work-life balance and autonomy in managing their workload.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Company car or car allowance.
• BHSF health cash plan.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• Generous sick pay and group income protection plan.
• Flexible working with home-based role and managed diary.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Alongside this generous package, you'll join a value-driven organisation committed to professional excellence and employee development. You'll collaborate with a supportive team focused on raising industry standards, enjoy autonomy in managing your schedule, and benefit from a culture that values both rigorous professionalism and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we'd love to hear from you.