Quality, Safety & Security Auditor

Quality Safety & Security Auditor

Band 3

Contract - Permanent Full time

Salary - Up to £57,000

Location - Palestra /Hybrid

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced management systems auditor or health and safety professional to complement our diverse professional Quality, Safety and Security audit team.

We welcome auditors ideally with experience in large, complex, and highly regulated industries and/or who have experience of carrying out accreditations to ISO standards. You could also be an experienced health and safety professional looking to become an auditor. An audit qualification is desirable or a desire to become a professional auditor and complete lead auditor training. Equally important is a proven track record of working methodically and objectively as well communicating flexibly.

We deliver a varied plan of safety, quality and security audits and whilst you would use your experience to deliver audits centred on health and safety, you will also gain experience and carry out audits on the full range of TfL’s risks and activities including internal operations, projects, engineering and supply chain.

Our core values are that everyone in TfL must be caring, open and adaptable and if you join us you will be part of a supportive and versatile team with opportunities to grow and develop.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and deliver audits as a solo auditor and as part of a team.
• Prepare audit scopes and programmes and organise all sessions required for each audit.
• Document audit work accurately, evaluating the evidence to draw conclusions and draft clear and concise reports.
• Identify significant issues with the efficiency or effectiveness of the management system and ensure that owners take effective actions to address them.
• Deliver audits of the TfL supply chain against contract requirements including reviewing supplier management systems;
• Engage with stakeholders to plan and organise assignments and share good practice and lessons from across the organisation;

Skills

• Organised and focussed on delivery through planning, conducting and reporting;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who can present complicated information in a clear and concise fashion.
• Ability to quickly understand business areas and the risks and challenges that they face.
• Can present views convincingly and robustly to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation whilst still keeping a good relationship;

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Hold a relevant qualification in an applicable subject e.g., NEBOSH diploma
• Knowledge of management system standards such as ISO45000
• Degree level of education or relevant professional experience.
• Experience of working in a similar industry or large public organisation

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Hold a relevant professional audit qualification e.g. IRCA lead auditor;
• Experience in auditing management systems internally or in the supply chain;
• Experience of working for TfL, it’s supply chain or a similar transport organisation;

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV and a two-page covering letter. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.

The closing date for applications is 3rd March 23:59 hours midnight.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel