Job Summary
NQA, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is looking for a Regional Assessor based Central Scotland to deliver accredited assessments to our clients via scheduled site visits. You'll use your technical and administrative skills, alongside strong customer service, to ensure quality and compliance. This remote role involves frequent travel. NQA provides accredited certification, training and support services to help customers improve processes, performance and products and services. We have issued over 50,000 certificates to clients in over 90 countries resulting in a yearly revenue of around 100 million Euro.
About The Role
Deliver accredited assessments, meeting set annual targets
Assess client documented management systems to ensure compliance with recognised accreditation standard including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018
Perform client management system assessments in a timely manner, in line visit schedules
Provide timely and appropriate feedback to clients
Prepare and submit visit reports including recommendations regarding the issue and withdrawal of certificates
Ensure that assessments, surveillance activities and recertification visits comply with the requirements of NQA's Management System
Comply with Health and Safety Policy and manage business risks
Do you have what it takes?
Essential Criteria
Knowledge and experience of carrying out audits / assessments in line with ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 requirements
Ability to assess against more than one management standard
Technical expertise in relevant assessment area
Demonstrable knowledge of relevant management standards
Health & Safety background
Excellent communication skills
Proven interpersonal and report writing skills
Excellent IT skills
Full UK driving licence
A willingness and flexibility to travel both nationally and internationally
Desirable Skills/experience
Successfully passed CQI/IRCA recognised lead auditor course for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
Broad knowledge and practical experience of third-party accreditation
Current IRCA/IEMA Registration
What can you expect from us in return?
Competitive Salary
Company Car or car allowance
Monday–Friday position – due to extensive and varied travel requirements, specific working hours will be discussed at interview stage
Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increased entitlement with length of service
Home Office Allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 3 weeks full pay for paternity leave
Long service rewards
Salary Reviews
Enhanced Pension Contributions
Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
Cycle Loan Scheme
Electric Power Point Loan
Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us
At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.
As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.
If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us