Auditor (Internal)

The National Composites Centre

Bristol based with Hybrid working – 2 days on site, 3 days home

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months with potential for extension

Salary: £35,188 to £45,286 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package.

Application end date: 25^th July 2025

Summary of the role:

The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in driving excellence across the business, with a focus on leading and delivering the internal audit programme for our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Integrated Management System.

This is a high-impact role, responsible for independently planning, managing, and conducting audits across quality, environmental, and health & safety areas—ensuring strong compliance, uncovering opportunities for improvement, and delivering meaningful, value-added outcomes.

This is a new role in the organisation which has come about due to growth of the organisation and you’ll have a great opportunity to contribute towards improving our business processes.  You’ll also have a key role in maintaining our ISO accreditations which is critical!

You’ll get to work with a very wide range of business areas which we find very interesting as it gives you visibility across the business. 

What you’ll be doing;

• Plan, schedule, and deliver internal audits across all relevant departments and processes in line with the audit programme.
• Assess compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, as well as applicable legislation and internal requirements.
• Identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement, support root cause analysis and trend/pattern analysis of audit findings.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to Heads of Departments and relevant forums (e.g. Quality Council).
• Support readiness for, and participation in, external certification and surveillance audits.
• Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships with department managers to ensure audits are collaborative, value-added, and promote awareness of ISO requirements.
  • Stakeholder management: Collaborate closely with the Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure that the integrated management system (ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) requirements are consistently met and that best practices are implemented.
  • Stakeholder management: Develop a good understanding of BSI auditors’ expectations to ensure audit readiness and alignment with external audit standards.
• Promote a positive quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE) culture across the organisation.

So, what are we looking for in your application?

We like to see diverse applications, and will prioritise people with background in fields such as Engineering, Manufacturing or Research & Development.  Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include;

• Extensive internal audit experience in research, manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Certified Lead Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001)
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), plus standards and legal compliance associated with each.
• Experience conducting on site audits.
• Desirable – Formal training in Integrated Management Systems
• Operate independently with strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, demonstrating excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Unsure if you should apply?  Got a quick question you wanted to check beforehand?  Please feel free to reach out to the recruitment team – [email protected]

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges –  NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime