Contract Auditor / Assurance Consultant
SOC 2 / ISO 27001
6-Month Contract
£400-£500 per day
UK-based | Remote first with travel to Bristol & west midlands offices
We’re supporting a growing Engineering-led organisation seeking an experienced Auditor / Assurance Consultant to support a 6-month contract focused on SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with internal teams, bringing structure to compliance programmes, and helping organisations prepare confidently for audit.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in supporting SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness activities. Working alongside engineering, security, and leadership teams, you’ll help assess existing controls, identify gaps, and drive progress toward audit readiness.
This engagement is focused on practical delivery, not high-level advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
* Support SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audit readiness and ongoing compliance activities
* Review current policies, processes, and controls against framework requirements
* Identify gaps, risks, and remediation actions
* Work with internal stakeholders to implement and evidence required controls
* Create, refine, and maintain compliance documentation (policies, procedures, risk registers, control evidence)
* Support preparation for external audits and assist with auditor queries
* Provide clear, pragmatic guidance on compliance best practice
* Track actions and milestones to ensure delivery within the contract period
Required Experience
* Proven experience supporting SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 audits or readiness programmes
* Good understanding of information security, risk management, and control frameworks
* Experience working in an auditor, consultant, or assurance capacity
* Confident communicator, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Practical, solutions-focused mindset
Nice to Have
* Experience in engineering/tech environments
* Exposure to fast-growing or scaling organisations
* ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or similar certification
Contract Details
* Day rate: £500 per day (Open for discussion for the right candidate)
* Contract length: 6 months
* Start: ASAP / Flexible
* Location: UK-based (Remote available)