Purpose of the Job

• To assist the Audit and Certification Manager in defining, planning, and delivering the Corporate Audit Plan.
• To plan, conduct, and report on internal and external audits.
• To provide subject matter expertise to all Business Lines, Operations, Projects, and Functions in relation to the ISO 9001:2015
• To conduct Supplier Assessments and Report
• To audit internal operations against the Nuvia Quality Management System
• To audit Nuvia’s suppliers and monitor their performance through defined KPI’s

Reporting in Line

• Reporting to the Audit and Certification Manager

Key Accountabilities 

• Working collaboratively and proactively with third party audit bodies (e.g. Lloyds, BSI, and Nuvia’s Client Base).
• Delivery of Audits as specified within the Nuvia Corporate Quality Audit Plan.
• Conducting Project Quality Health Checks as defined by the Audit and Certification Manager.
• Engagement with Nuclear Sector Regulators.
• Engagement with Standards Bodies (e.g. British Standards Institution).
• Tracking Non-Conformances (NC’s) to successful resolution.
• Generation and reporting of Audit Metrics to the Head of Quality.

Competence Profile

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Qualification (Essential)
• Previous experience in ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Roles (Nuclear Sector preferred but not essential).
• ISO 45001 (Desirable but not essential)
• ISO 14001 (Desirable but not essential)
• CQI or IRCA Membership (or a willingness/ability to obtain within 12 months of starting) is Essential.
• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement with internal and external clients
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good Analytical Computer and IT Skills are Essential.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to influence those in senior positions without direct authority.
• Strong communicator
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good analytical skills (Quality and Statistical)
• Tenancy, vision, and diligence
• Team player
• Whilst the role is essentially officed based hybrid arrangements will be considered once satisfactory probationary period has been completed.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• Ability to travel within the UK to client and supplier sites is also an expectation of this role.

Employment, Educational and Professional Background

Education:

• Level 3 Qualification minimum.  Can include A Levels in Science or Mathematics based subjects, ONC, TEC, or T Level in Engineering, Technical, or Scientific based Subjects

Previous Employment:

• Experience working within a highly regulated industry is essential to this role.  This position is suited to someone who has a technical/scientific background and who has subsequently moved into the Quality Management and Audit Profession.

Professional Background:

• Membership of (or the ability to achieve) Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or the International Register of Certified Auditors is required for this role.