Lead Auditor

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.

We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

The best auditors combine technical expertise with curiosity, integrity and a genuine desire to help organisations succeed.

If you're looking for a role where your judgement is trusted, your contribution is valued and your career development is actively supported, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Whether you're seeking to broaden your sector coverage, develop additional competencies such as ISO/IEC 27001, or simply join a team that shares your commitment to quality and professionalism, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Auditor to join our Management System Assurance team. If you're passionate about quality, environmental and occupational health & safety management systems, and you're looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your development is supported and your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Many auditors reach a point in their career where they want more than simply completing audit programmes and moving to the next assignment.

They want to:

• Work for an organisation recognised globally for technical excellence and integrity
• Be trusted to make decisions that have real impact
• Collaborate with experienced professionals who share their passion for assurance
• Continue developing your skills and expanding your professional horizons
• Feel valued for the expertise they bring

At TÜV SÜD, you'll find all of that and more.

You'll join a supportive team culture where collaboration, learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. Whether you're looking to broaden your sector expertise, gain additional scheme appointments or develop your leadership capability, we'll help you build the next stage of your career.

As a Lead Auditor, you'll work with organisations of all sizes, from growing businesses to internationally recognised brands, helping them improve performance through effective management systems and accredited certification.

You’ll:

• Lead third-party certification audits against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Deliver integrated, multi-site and complex audit programmes
• Work directly with senior leadership teams
• Provide clear, balanced and evidence-based audit conclusions
• Support clients on their continual improvement journey
• Contribute to the development of colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Help strengthen TÜV SÜD's reputation for technical excellence and trusted certification

You’ll already be an accomplished Lead Auditor with strong technical capability and the confidence to build positive relationships with clients.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current Lead Auditor competence in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Recent accredited certification body experience
• Competence across one or more of EA 17, 18, 19, 31.2, 33 and 35
• Experience leading complex, integrated or multi-site audits
• Strong communication skills and sound professional judgement
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to help organisations improve

Whilst not essential, we’d be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in:

• ISO/IEC 27001
• ISO/IEC 42001
• TISAX
• ISO 50001
• SMETA
• ESG and sustainability assurance
• Auditor development, mentoring or witness assessments
• Training delivery and technical…