SGS Lead Auditor

The main responsibilities for this position will include, but not limited to:

• Act as sole or lead auditor on RBS audit schemes - 2nd Party or 3rd Party Audits
• Lead and organize audit team before, during and after the audit for the related job
• Making relevant decisions concerning the audit process
• Ensure effective delivery of audits in line with RBS Global Procedures and any Scheme requirements or client SOPs
• Meet agreed turnaround times for reporting and other deliverables
• Respond to client enquiries on technical matters
• Present a professional image in all dealings with clients and auditees
• Promote the SGS approach and services at seminars and through presentations and articles
• Provide technical input to back office and sales teams as required
• Technical review of reports from other auditors
• Active development of relationships through existing networks and contacts. Remain up-to-date with current thinking and client expectations in this field; establish and maintain a network of stakeholders including NGOs, industry bodies and related contacts; attend public and client-led conferences; read news related to their topic of interest
• Ensure full compliance with the Company s Code of Integrity Professional Conduct and Impartiality Policy and encourage others do so
• Cooperate fully with any investigations in relation to Quality issues or Integrity where required
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for their own health and safety and that of colleagues and clients, in line with the Company s policies and procedures
• Witness other auditors for effectiveness of auditing to ensure that competence is maintained
• Mentor auditors and provide on-the-job training
• Maintain and develop own skills and knowledge both technologically and in the field of management system and standards as part of continuous professional development (CPD) where appropriate
• To provide commercial referrals to Sales and Marketing department and assist in the company business budget achievement
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by his / her manager