Assurance Lead

# Assurance Lead
* Defence* Contracting /
* Helensburgh* United Kingdom
* 21/07/26
* On site
* ShareI apply##Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.  Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.  We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch.

Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.  Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle.

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Job Description
** Summary of the Role
**** Assystem is seeking an experienced EIMT Governance, Assurance & Oversight Lead to support our work within the Defence sector.
** This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the governance, oversight and assurance of the Maintenance Management Organisation (MMO) framework for
** Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT)**.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring EIMT arrangements are effective, fit for purpose and compliant with organisational, safety and regulatory requirements. They will provide independent assurance that EIMT management systems, policies and procedures are operating as intended while driving continuous improvement across critical Defence programmes.

Key Responsibilities Conduct independent assurance reviews, audits and assessments of MMO EIMT management arrangements, reporting findings and recommendations to key stakeholders. Request, review and evaluate documentation, records and evidence to support assurance and oversight activities. Provide independent assurance that EIMT policies, procedures and safety management systems are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Represent Assystem and its clients on MMO EIMT governance, oversight and assurance matters, engaging with regulators, contractors and key stakeholders.

Deliver EIMT assurance and oversight activities, including independent reviews, assessments and compliance reporting. Produce assurance outputs and recommendations to drive continuous improvement of EIMT policies, management systems and supporting processes. Verify that EIMT activities are undertaken by competent, qualified and appropriately certified personnel and contractors. Identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement to enhance safety, compliance and operational performance. Support the development and maintenance of robust, transparent and evidence-based assurance frameworks and performance measures.##

My profile
** EXPERIENCE
* *** Essential:
*** Knowledge of maintenance management systems for infrastructure
* Strong Stakeholder Management skills
** Desirable:
*** Experience of working with the Ministry of Defence / HM Government
* Experience of working in highly regulated environments
** QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
**** Essential:
*** Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Additional Information
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** A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs Enhanced sick pay Umbrella contractor roleSC Clearance required to start

Mainly remote role with a maximum of 1-2 days/week at Faslane (negotiable)
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