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7 months ago
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An opportunity has arisen to join a global leader in Defence & Aerospace for an experienced Quality Auditor to help ensure that the company’s systems are effective and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

You will conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits, support the Audit Manager in the collation and analysis of relevant metrics and report on both results and non-conformities that arise from audits. You may be required to provide some audit-related training as well as work collaboratively with systems analysts on activities that will aid continuous improvement.

Skills

This role requires an excellent communicator with experience in the UK Defence industry (thought other highly regulated environments such as manufacturing or engineering will also be considered). You will have acted as a Lead Auditor, will be comfortable working in cross-functional teams, able to develop effective working relationships and have details knowledge of some or all of the following:

  • ISO9001

  • ISO27001

  • ISO20000

  • ISO14001

    Location

    Office in New Malden. Hybrid working is available.

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    To apply, follow the instructions on this page or send an email to the team at Copello Global with a copy of your CV attached referencing the role in question

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