Internal Auditor
Bristol based with Hybrid working – minimum 2 days on site
Salary: £36,068 to £46,419 (experience dependent) plus generous employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package.
Application Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August
About 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.
Please see the full job description for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Closing date for applications 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August 2026 - please don't wait to apply until the closing deadline as we reserve the right to close the applications early depending on the volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Timelines and process
We typically conduct a two stage selection process here at NCC:
- Stage 1 - an exploratory call over MS Teams video (allow up to 30 minutes) for those meeting the criteria. These are scheduled for either the 5th or 7th of August.
- Stage 2 - an in-person interview on site here at NCC on the outskirts of Bristol lasting up to an hour. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 12th August.
This may be subject to change.
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]