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Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, Sevenoaks and Bristol. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
About The Role:
As Supplier & ISO Manager will lead internal audit programmes, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives related to quality, environmental, information security, business continuity, and procurement governance.
To assist with the management, maintenance, and continual improvement of the organisation’s ISO management systems (14001, 27001, 22301, 9001), while also overseeing supplier management and procurement compliance. This role ensures alignment with international standards, drives operational excellence, and supports risk management across the business.
* Assist with the maintenance and improvement of supplier management procedures aligned with ISO and procurement standards.
* Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments.
* Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed ISO and compliance requirements into contracts, SLAs, and sourcing strategies.
* Monitor supplier risk, compliance, and sustainability performance.
* Review of Terms and Conditions/Contractual Terms in line with legal requirements and Responsible Business strategy.
ISO Management Systems:
* Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the Combined Management System, including ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001, as well as the Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301).
* Ensure systems are integrated and aligned with business objectives.
* Monitor KPIs, non-conformities, and corrective actions across all standards.
Internal Auditing and Continuous Improvement:
* Where required, to assist with internal auditing and continuous improvement of all management systems.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
* Procurement or supply chain certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.
* Proven experience managing ISO standards or equivalent.
* Strong internal auditing experience across multiple ISO standards.
* Experience in supplier management, procurement processes, and third-party assurance.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
* Lead Auditor certification in one or more ISO standards. (Desirable)
* Experience with procurement systems and supplier risk management tools. (Desirable)
Employee Benefits:
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
* 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising with service up to a maximum of 30 days).
* Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
* Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Day Policy
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain
* Industries
Law Practice
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