Internal Auditor (ISO)

TL;DR

Internal Auditor (ISO): Planning and delivering internal audits against ISO standards to ensure operational compliance and trust with an accent on ISO 27001, 9001, and 22301. Focus on testing controls, drafting audit findings, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, UK) - office based two days per week

Salary: £33,200 - £38,800

Company

The largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, dedicated to advancing education through rigorous standards.

What you will do

• Deliver end-to-end ISO internal audits, including planning, fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Assess whether systems, processes, and documentation meet ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 22301 standards.
• Prepare accurate and well-structured working papers and draft findings for senior management.
• Support audit action tracking, closure, and verification activities.
• Engage professionally with stakeholders to identify gaps and recommend proportionate corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development of a risk-based annual ISO Audit Plan.

Requirements

• ISO 27001 Internal Auditor training (essential).
• Practical experience of auditing against ISO standards, particularly 9001, 27001, and 22301.
• Studying towards or holding a recognized qualification such as CIA, IIA, ACA, or ACCA, or a relevant degree.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Manchester office two days per week.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce concise reports to deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme (6%–11.5%).
• Life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

Hiring process

• First stage interview held remotely.
• Final face-to-face interview in Manchester.