HSQE and Compliance Officer

Position

HSQE and Compliance Officer

Bristol, Sheffield, Warwick.

• Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001.
• Assist with the implementation, review, and ongoing improvement of policies, procedures, and controls aligned to ISO requirements.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, current, controlled, and aligned to certification standards and organisational operations.
• Support certification cycles, including surveillance audits, recertification audits, and scope extensions where applicable.
• Prepare and issue the internal audit calendar annually.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver the internal audit programme across all applicable ISO standards; occasional travel to offices may be required.
• Conduct internal audits, including process reviews and evidence sampling.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit documentation, including audit plans, checklists, findings, and reports.
• Track nonconformities, observations, and improvement actions, ensuring timely closure and appropriate evidence is maintained.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to support compliance understanding and implementation of ISO requirements.
• Plan and coordinate all necessary evidence for external audits such as RISQS, CHAS, SMAS, CQMS, Safe Contractor and Construction Line through online platforms.
• Assist in responding to external auditor queries, evidence requests, and follow-up actions.
• Support compliance monitoring activities, including KPI tracking, management review inputs, and corrective action reporting.
• Contribute to awareness-raising and continuous improvement initiatives across quality, environmental, health & safety, and information security domains.
• Conduct internal quarterly Health and Safety checks in collaboration with local office Health and Safety representatives.
• Support on compliance tasks including RFPs, PQPs, and key accreditations.
• Maintain audit logs, action trackers, and compliance registers.
• Prepare summary reports and dashboards for the Head of Compliance and senior stakeholders as required.
• Support management reviews by preparing inputs, evidence summaries, and action follow-ups.
• Prepare an Annual Management Review report and brief the Senior leadership team.

• Experience working with one or more ISO standards, ideally including ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001.
• Understanding of internal audit principles and evidence-based auditing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate compliance documentation and reports for the Board of Directors.
• High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills with a structured and methodical approach to work.
• Strong computer skills, experienced in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a compliance-driven environment.
• Professional, ethical, and discreet, with a strong sense of integrity.
• Curious and improvement-focused, with a genuine interest in compliance and governance.
• Collaborative and supportive, able to work effectively as part of a compliance team.
• Comfortable working under guidance while building confidence and independence over time.
• Background in regulated, technical, engineering and construction environments.

• Experience supporting or delivering internal audits against ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and/or 27001.
• ISO internal auditor training or certification (e.g. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, ISO 27001 Internal Auditor).
• Experience working within an Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Exposure to external certification audits and auditor engagement.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience (desirable but not essential).
• ISO Internal Auditor qualification(s) advantageous.
• ISO Lead Auditor qualification(s) advantageous.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience,
apply now to be considered as HSQE and Compliance Officer – we’d love to hear from you!