Audit Compliance Officer

• Ensure all audits are conducted in accordance with governance, policies, procedures, and ISO 17024 standards
• Support and monitor audit team objectives and performance
• Coordinate and manage global audit activities and resolve audit-related queries
• Perform internal audits and document findings clearly and accurately
• Produce concise audit reports highlighting concerns, risks, trends, and recommendations
• Conduct trend analysis and use audit outcomes to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collate, analyse, and present audit performance data and metrics
• Review audit reports and communicate required amendments effectively
• Produce and maintain audit-related procedures, documentation, and bulletins
• Manage feedback processes and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution
• Promote quality improvement across the audit team and wider organisation
• Identify and report significant findings and risks to management
• Assist with audit team recruitment and support training and development activities
• Provide guidance and training to auditors and staff on audit best practice
• Support research and improvement initiatives relating to audit systems, software, and reporting processes
• Assist with ad hoc projects and office duties as required

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a lead audit role
• Strong experience of internal and third-party audit methodologies and techniques, including: audit planning, audit scheduling, resource allocation, audit report writing, classification of audit outcomes
• Experience managing auditors and audit teams
• Experience within Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Strong analytical skills with experience collating and presenting audit data and metrics
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical standards, procedures, and reports
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering training and guidance to staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Good numeracy and statistical analysis skills
• Familiarity with risk assessments
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video conferencing platforms, and quality management software
• Working knowledge of ISO 19011
• Degree or equivalent professional or vocational qualification
• Recognised professional Internal Auditor qualification (essential)
• Recognised professional Lead Auditor qualification (essential)

• Experience working with external quality assurance agencies, professional bodies, or collaborative partners
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 17024, and ISO 17021 standards
• Experience in process improvement and audit system development
• Membership of a professional audit-related body such as IRCA/CQI (desirable)

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