The public sector client is looking to recruit a QHSE Auditor for a 6 month temporary contract based in York.

The successful candidate will have a valid DBS. Please Note: This assignment sits inside of IR35.

As a QHSE Auditor you will conduct audits, prepare for regulatory authority inspections and act as an internal compliance advisor; Lead and administer the external audit programme, including preparation of audit plans, budgets and liaison with QA service providers; Perform quality assurance reviews of study documentation; Assistance with the generation, review and maintenance of documents with QA service providers; Perform quality assurance reviews of study documentation; Assistance with the generation, review and maintenance of QA documentation.

• Supporting the different factions of the organisation – assurance and compliance
• Level 2 auditing and supporting the functions
• Delivery units, operations, H&S etc – compliant to the client and legal standards
• Stakeholder management skills
• Different tasks each day
• Onsite audits
• Travel involved
• Carry out functional audit
• Protocols
• Provide audit reports in a timely fashion

• Carry out functional audits and other special topic and cross-functional audits, as specified in the Functional Audit Programme.
• Assist in the development of detailed audit protocols for the audits, co-ordinating the input of technical specialists as required.
• Work with line managers to determine a risk based approach to directing the audits, taking into consideration the delivery needs of the organisation.
• Implement the audit arrangements to agreed timescales and quality standards, facilitating inputs from the technical specialists as required.
• Produce timely high quality audit report and analysis, review the findings with auditees and enter the relevant details of Non Conformances and corresponding actions into the company database.
• Liaise with line managers on progress with closing out audit actions, provide the appropriate assurance checks on closure and enter details of closure into the company database.
• Analyse audit outputs to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement based on recognised best practice.
• Verify the effectiveness of the audit framework and protocols.
• Provide professional advice and support to the Route teams for all audit activities, including the provision of training as required

• Good report writing
• Organisational skills
• People person
• Stakeholder management
• Audit qualification –
• ISO 9001 or ISO 14001
Essential
• Knowledge of railway operations and/or maintenance management, processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety Management System and relevant legislation.
• Lead Auditor qualified (IATCA / IRCA).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Desirable
• Good understanding of the railway industry.
• Associated membership of a professional institute.
• NEBOSH Certificate.