HSEQ Lead Auditor

Lead the audit team in performing audits/assessment according to DNV standards and protocols, international standards or equivalent national standards and according to the established DNV methodologies/rules, holder of qualifications in accordance with the requirements.

The Lead Auditor is also responsible for planning, executing, and reporting third-party certification audits against relevant quality, health and safety and environmental standards. The role includes managing customer relationships, maintaining competence across schemes, and contributing to a high-performing audit team.

Candidate will be home based. Willingness to travel across UK to client sites is a prerequisite. We are looking for a Lead Auditor who is ideally located in the South of England.

The main areas of responsibility are:

1.   Audit Planning & Execution

• Conduct Management system certification audits on site at the customer's premises or alternatively remotely if allowed according to applicable standards (i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 etc.) in line with DNV’s methodologies and accreditation requirements.

• Achieve utilisation in line with company targets.

• Plan audits efficiently, ensuring optimal travel planning, preparation, and stakeholder alignment.

• Prepare detailed audit reports, capturing non-conformities, observations, and improvement areas with accuracy and impartiality with the help of an app-based reporting tool

• Maintain accurate documentation and update internal systems and tools to reflect current audit activities and certification status.

   

2. Customer Engagement & Service Delivery

• Communicate effectively with customers and other audit team members before, during, and after audits, ensuring clarity around audit scope, expectations, and outcomes.

• Act as a representative of DNV, delivering high-quality service and safeguarding the independent nature of the certification process.

• Support Key Customer Management (KCM) and Sales teams by sharing relevant customer feedback and identifying opportunities to improve service offerings.

• Provide guidance to customers on certification processes, regulatory trends, and scheme updates (within boundaries of impartiality).

   

3. Competence Maintenance & Development

• Maintain up-to-date qualifications and certifications across relevant schemes and pursue new ones where needed 

• Fulfil annual witness audit, calibration, and training requirements to retain auditor qualifications.

• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and best practice workshops.

4. Collaboration & Team Performance

• Collaborate with Planning, Back Office, Technical, and Sales colleagues to ensure aligned service delivery.

• Engage actively with the Lead Auditor group and participate in sector-specific meetings, training sessions, or calibration events.

• Support internal and external projects to improve efficiency, consistency, or customer value across the relevant sectors.

• Adhere to DNV’s Code of Conduct and act as a culture carrier for quality, sustainability, and professional ethics.

5. Market Awareness & Sector Insights

• Stay informed about evolving customer expectations, emerging food risks, and regulatory changes impacting the audit scope.

• Identify areas where DNV can enhance its DNV Business Assurance portfolio or strengthen its market position.

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There are plenty of opportunities for personal growth through our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching and 10% training) and an individual career development plan. 

 The position is rewarded appropriately, including benefits such as: 

• Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options), 
• Wellbeing benefits (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance) 
• Pension Scheme: employer-matched pension contributions (employer contribution - up to 9%), 
• Travel benefits (inc Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme), 
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits, 
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500), 
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping, 
• Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccination, 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health. 

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
 

Personal Qualities:

• High degree of adaptability and flexibility in an environment of constant change,
• A people person who enjoys meeting new people and building professional relationships, able to work in a team or alone,
• Eager to learn and develop self and share knowledge with others,
• Self-motivated and able to manage your diary, from planning audits through to completing reports on time,
• Good communication skills, able to choose appropriate methods and style to suit the situation and audience,
• Able to communicate through the audit report and closing meeting the key issues a company needs to address,
• High standards of professional integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• 9001, 14001, 45001 IRQA Lead Auditor Training.
• Health and Safety - NEBOSH – General Certificate or equivalent.
• Environmental - NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.

Preferable Qualifications:

• Relevant education, Bachelor level or higher. 
   

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.