Lead Auditor; Aerospace

We are seeking an Aerospace Management Systems Auditor to join our team Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for building strategic relationships and driving business growth?

About us LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across 150 countries, has more than 5,000+ colleagues globally, generates 407m in revenue, and supports more than 61,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

Our Assessment Business Unit is a recognised, world-leading professional assurance services organisation. We specialise in management systems compliance, helping our clients improve their management systems and reduce risk'How will you make a difference Clients in engineering, manufacturing and repair and overhaul, aerospace, defence, space and government sectors depend on LRQA to effectively audit their management systems, providing assurance of business-critical compliance and risk management.

As well as undertaking risk-focused audits and making certification decisions yourself, you’ll call on your accomplished people skills to guide and develop other auditors, to cultivate positive client relationships and to proactively share feedback that helps us to keep improving the service we deliver. In return, we’ll invest in your training and development to include qualification to Lead Auditor status in several management system standards including formal qualification through AAAT training and examination to become recognised as an Aerospace Authenticated Auditor and listed on the international APMG/IAQG database of auditors.

We’ve a well-developed homeworking infrastructure for when you’re not visiting clients and have been a champion of new ways of working for many years. Experience as demonstrated by:

Substantial aviation, space and defence industry experience, preferably within a management systems environment.

Detailed understanding of the relevant regulatory framework within which the sector operates.

Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of client relationship management.

Effective communication skills, able to deliver clear audit outcomes.

By joining us, you’ll help make the world a better place.

Who are LRQA? LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth. Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-Employment Checks   If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and…