Social Systems Auditor

  • Full-time

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. 

Job Description

As an Auditor for the Responsible Business Solutions Team (RBS) you’ll conduct Corporate Social and Ethical audits against recognised schemes (or client requirements) for which they have been qualified and approved. You’ll also review self-assessment questionnaires and correction action plans and evidence remotely.

 

You’ll act as sole or lead auditor on selected schemes and ensure effective delivery of audits in line with Global Procedures and any Scheme requirements and will provide technical input to back office and sales teams as required.

 

The role will involve active development of relationships through existing networks and contacts, you’ll need to remain up-to-date with current trends and client expectations in this field by; establishing and maintaining a network of stakeholders including NGOs, industry bodies and related contacts; attending public and client-led conferences; reading news related to their topic of interest; promoting the SGS approach and services at seminars and through presentations and articles.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have experience of managing and leading CSR activities, including supply chain activities, and will have ideally conducted audits against SMETA (SEDEX) or other social corporate responsibility schemes.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree-level (or equivalent) and will have successfully completed a recognised lead auditor qualification (IRCA 5-day lead auditor course or similar). You’ll ideally be an Auditor Member of APSCA and will have received recognised approval as a social systems auditor or will be training to achieve such sign-off.                               

Desirable

  • Already cross trained for environmental, technical or security audits
  • Health & Safety NEBOSH qualified
  • Experience of project management
  • Experience of team management / leadership
  • Successfully completed ISO9001 Auditor training course
  • Experience of team management/leadership
  • Experience of project management

Additional Information

  • Location: North East, UK
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Working hours: 37.5 per week
  • Travel required: Up to 75% of the time
  • Salary / Benefits:  You’ll receive a salary of between £35,000 and £38,000 depending on experience, plus company car. You’ll also benefit from a 10% performance bonus, retail discount scheme, private health cover and a contributory pension scheme and life cover.

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