Lead Auditor

Role Overview

Take the next step in your auditing career by joining RSSB as a Lead Auditor. This role is home-based with required travel primarily around the Kent, Harrogate, or Newcastle regions and nearby areas. RSSB offers career growth, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive benefits package. Whether your background is within rail or another sector, if you hold IRCA accreditation or health and safety qualifications and have a keen interest in safety and quality, you are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits assessing an organization’s ability, competency, and capacity in delivering products and services.
• Compile reports and undertake risk management activities to uphold safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform audits on suppliers onboarding through the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System (RISQS).
• Verify adherence to procedural requirements by examining documentation, reports, and operational practices.
• Manage audits remotely and onsite, overseeing all stages from planning through to closure following standardized protocols.
• Prepare comprehensive audit findings and suggest improvements to operational processes and systems in final reports.
• Engage with stakeholders at multiple levels to comprehend business requirements and communicate audit outcomes effectively.
• Support team objectives and occasionally act as a deputy to the Senior Lead Auditor.

Candidate Profile

• Must be based in or near Kent, Harrogate, or Newcastle due to travel obligations across the UK.
• IRCA accredited Lead Auditor qualification is essential.
• Proven auditing experience against specified standards.
• Possession of NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Technical Diploma or equivalent health and safety certifications.
• Rail industry experience is advantageous but not mandatory; willingness to learn about rail industry standards is valued.
• Strong IT proficiency, including capabilities with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to form productive professional relationships.
• Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Adaptable mindset able to handle change, new opportunities, and uncertainty positively.
• Responsible, accountable approach to task completion and problem-solving.
• Customer-focused attitude aiming to achieve shared success through satisfaction and service quality.

Why Work at RSSB?

• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare benefits including private medical and dental insurance.
• Options for flexible and hybrid remote working arrangements.
• Travel support such as season ticket loans and subsidies.
• Cycle to work scheme participation.
• Volunteer leave entitlement.
• Eligibility for performance-related bonuses.
• Enrollment in a pension plan.
• Access to professional growth and learning programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

RSSB fosters an inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity employment. It supports candidates under the Disability Confident Scheme and welcomes disabled applicants who meet eligibility criteria. Reasonable selection adjustments can be requested by contacting the recruitment team.