Responsible for the first-level review and approval of auditor CVs and profiles during initial qualification, qualification extensions, or reactivation.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of auditor qualifications across relevant tools and platforms (e.g., standards portals, Group auditor matrix).
Monitor and follow up on ongoing auditor qualification maintenance activities to ensure continued compliance.

Responsibilities

Update auditor qualification criteria in collaboration with Global Scheme Managers.
Review applications from candidate auditors globally, ensuring CVs and supporting documents meet required qualification standards.
Collect and verify all evidence related to applications, maintaining complete and compliant auditor files.
Determine the standards and categories for which the candidate auditor qualifies or may qualify for an extension.
Coordinate final sign-off with accredited Certification Bodies (CBs), ensuring all qualification processes are correctly followed.
Upload approved CVs and profiles to relevant portals (e.g., CPO portals), where permitted.
Track qualification maintenance activities (e.g., witness audits, calibration sessions, in-house trainings) and follow up with accredited offices to ensure timely completion.
Regularly collect audit logs and evidence of new qualifications for all auditors.
Maintain and update relevant tools and databases (e.g., Food Assurance auditors' matrix).
Propose and support the development of training content (e.g., online modules) to support auditor qualification extensions and upgrades.

Key Stakeholders

Global Scheme Managers (GSMs): Provide updates on standard-specific qualification requirements.
Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs): Sign off final auditor profiles and oversee qualification maintenance.

Auditors Resources Manager