Global Audit Manager
Safeguarding standards. Strengthening supply chains. Making a global impact.
A long-established, market-leading fresh produce business is seeking an experienced Global Audit Manager to play a key role in protecting food safety, ethical, and environmental standards across an international supply base.
With a reputation built on trust, transparency, and responsible sourcing, this organisation works closely with growers and retailers to do business the right way — putting people, integrity, and sustainability at the heart of everything it does.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated Responsible Sourcing team, leading supplier audits across the globe and ensuring best-in-class compliance against major retailer and company standards. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on autonomy, collaboration, and driving real, lasting improvements within complex supply chains.
The role at a glance
1. Plan, coordinate, and deliver food safety, ethical, and environmental audits worldwide
2. Audit against leading retailer and internal standards
3. Manage live global audit schedules and produce clear, timely reports
4. Support suppliers in creating and closing effective corrective action plans
5. Prepare sites for customer visits and high-profile audits
6. Conduct ethical trade, human rights, and accommodation risk assessments
7. Analyse non-conformance trends and tackle root causes, not just symptoms
8. Investigate serious incidents and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver improvements
What they’re looking for
9. Fluency in Spanish, Arabic and/or French
10. Happy to travel extensively across Southern Europe and Northern Africa
11. Proven auditing experience within the fresh produce supply chain
12. Strong knowledge of UK and international food safety, integrity, and ethical standards
13. A sharp analytical mindset with experience delivering sustainable improvement plans
14. Confident working independently while building strong cross-functional relationships
15. Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
16. A driven professional with a strong work ethic and a deadline-focused approach
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a global audit programme, influence positive change at scale, and be part of a business that genuinely values responsible sourcing and long-term partnerships.
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