Lead Auditor (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Lead Auditor (Aerospace): Performing risk-focused audits of management systems for clients in the aerospace, defense, and government sectors with an accent on business-critical compliance and risk management. Focus on guiding other auditors, cultivating strategic client relationships, and ensuring adherence to international aerospace standards.

Location: United Kingdom (Birmingham area). Hybrid work arrangement combining homeworking with mandatory client site visits.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global assurance provider specializing in certification, customized assurance, cybersecurity, inspection, and training across 150 countries.

What you will do

• Conduct risk-focused audits for clients in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and space sectors.
• Make critical certification decisions regarding management systems compliance.
• Guide and develop other auditors to enhance the overall quality of assurance services.
• Cultivate and maintain positive strategic relationships with corporate clients.
• Provide proactive feedback to continuously improve service delivery and risk management.

Requirements

• Substantial professional experience in the aviation, space, and defense industries.
• Detailed understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing the aerospace sector.
• Proven ability to apply principles of client relationship management.
• Effective communication skills to deliver clear and actionable audit outcomes.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom to enable regular client visits.

Culture & Benefits

• Investment in professional training to achieve Lead Auditor status.
• Opportunity to become a recognized Aerospace Authenticated Auditor via AAAT training.
• Professional listing on the international APMG/IAQG database of auditors.
• Well-developed homeworking infrastructure for flexibility between client visits.
• Global work environment supporting a safer and more sustainable future.