Audit Compliance Manager

Audit Compliance Manager International Trade Association Ashford, Kent (Office Based) Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on experience + benefits Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Flexible working hours available: 8am–4pm / 9am–5pm / 10am–6pm Free parking available | Located next to Ashford International Station

Our client, a well-recognised international trade association, is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Compliance Manager o join their Head Office team in Ashford, Kent. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality and audit professional to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a robust global audit programme within an internationally respected organisation.

The successful candidate will work across the Quality Department and Corporate Membership Services Department, supporting internal and third-party audit activities and ensuring compliance with governance, policy, and internationally recognised standards.

The Role

The Audit Compliance Manager will support the Quality Manager in delivering and continuously improving the organisation’s internal and third-party audit programme using a risk-based approach. You will help ensure audit activities remain professional, effective, and compliant, while identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change across the audit function. The role also includes coordination and support of a global audit team, producing reports and recommendations, conducting internal audits, and helping maintain ISO-aligned quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

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.