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NQA is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join their UK Regulatory team. In this role, you’ll deliver internal audits, oversee the UKAS witness audit process, and develop strong, trusted relationships with regulators, while supporting global compliance and technical excellence. This is a remote role with global responsibility, with some national and international travel. NQA provides accredited certification, training, and support services to help customers improve processes, performance, and products and services. We have issued over 50,000 certificates to clients in over 90 countries resulting in a yearly revenue of around 100 million Euro. NQA was acquired by Kiwa in 2024, a global leader in the Testing, Inspecting, and Certification (TIC) sector, based in the Netherlands.
About The Role
- Deliver internal audits across national and international locations.
- Manage and respond to external audit findings, including UKAS witness audit outcomes.
- Coordinate external witness audits, including technical reviews of pre-audit submissions.
- Provide independent performance evaluation of the operations and field teams to drive continual improvement.
- Act as a key point of contact for external regulators.
- Support both internal and external audit activities globally.
- Provide technical support at UK and international conferences.
- Produce data and analytical reports for key forums (e.g., Impartiality Committee, Management Review, Directors Strategy meeting).
- Undertake additional duties within scope, including administrative activities such as complaints, appeals, and document control.
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Do you have what it takes?
- QMS Lead Auditor qualification with a strong background in management systems certification.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021 and associated IAF mandatory documents.
- Knowledge of additional standards (e.g., ISO 27006, 17020, 14065, 17065, and 17029) is advantageous.
- Operational experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry, including regulatory exposure.
- Broad understanding of accreditation requirements and processes.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Results-driven, with the ability to work independently and achieve set targets.
- Experience of delivering presentations in business forums (desirable).
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
What can you expect from us in return?
- Competitive Salary - salary details on request
- 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, remote role with some national and international travel
- Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increased entitlement with length of service
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 3 weeks full pay for paternity leave
- Long service rewards
- Salary Reviews
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Electric Power Point Loan
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us
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At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged—the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.
As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.
If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak to a member of the Talent Team, please email us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.
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