H&S Lead Auditor (Ref:CSG050)

Job title: H&S Lead Auditor

Department: Compliance

Reporting to: QEHS Manager

Location: Hybrid working – home and field based

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: 40 hours p/w (Mon - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)

Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum

The Health & Safety Lead Auditor is responsible for providing independent assurance that the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is effective, compliant, and continuously improving in line with ISO 45001 requirements.

The role leads internal audits, supports regulatory compliance, investigates health and safety incidents, and works collaboratively with stakeholders to embed a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Procedures

Internal Audits

• Lead and deliver internal audits of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 and the organisation’s audit programme
• Assess compliance with health and safety legislation, internal policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk assessments, controls, and operational practices across sites and functions
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports detailing findings, risks, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement
• Track corrective and preventive actions to completion and support departments in addressing audit findings effectively

Stakeholder Communication and Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for health and safety audit-related matters across the organisation
• Engage with managers, employees, and contractors during audits to explain requirements and promote understanding of health and safety responsibilities
• Prepare and present health and safety audit outcomes, trends, and performance information to senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with external bodies, including regulators and enforcing authorities, where required
• Promote a positive, proactive health and safety culture focused on prevention and shared responsibility

Incident Investigation and Emergency Preparedness

• Support and lead investigations into health and safety incidents, accidents, and near misses
• Identify root causes and contributing factors using structured investigation techniques
• Support the development, review, and testing of emergency plans for incidents such as fires, floods, or other serious hazards
• Ensure lessons learned from incidents and audits are communicated and embedded across the organisation

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Analyse audit findings, incident data, and performance metrics to identify trends and systemic risks
• Support the development and implementation of initiatives to improve health and safety performance and risk control
• Encourage innovative approaches to hazard identification, risk management, and audit techniques
• Review health and safety practices against legislative changes, industry standards, and emerging best practice

Health & Safety Systems and Governance

• Support the maintenance and development of health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Ensure change management processes support the integrity of the OHSMS
• Contribute to management review inputs relating to health and safety performance, risks, and improvement actions
• Support readiness for external audits, inspections, and certification activities

Line Management and Leadership

• Provide line management, mentoring, and professional guidance to team members
•  Allocate audit activities and workloads to ensure effective coverage and timely delivery of the audit programme
• Support the development of team capability through coaching, feedback and identification of training needs
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support a consistent, high-quality approach to auditing and compliance activities
• Lead by example, demonstrating professional, ethical, and objective audit behaviours
• Deliver training to internal staff and issue safety briefings

 Connect and Collaborate

• Work closely with your line manager and team members
• Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required
• Supporting team members and provide on-the-job training
• Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager

Responsive

• Keep up-to-date with all written and verbal communications (i.e. emails / messages / calls)
• Ensure all records are maintained and kept up-to-date according to company policies and procedures

 Talented

• Monitor own work levels, progress and development in the role
• Undertake all core learning and development programmes as required
• Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan

 Trusted

• All employees are responsible for ensuring any personal data which Clearsprings Group holds and for which they are responsible is kept securely and is not under any conditions disclosed to any third party unless that third party has been specifically authorised by Clearsprings Group to receive that information and has entered into a confidentiality agreement.

Agile and Diverse

• Any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability, as required, inclusive of providing similar support to any other local company project

 Professional

• Maintain a good understanding of the legislation of the contract
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience leading internal health and safety audits.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to influence behavioural change and promote safe working practices.
• Organised, objective, and detail-focused with a pragmatic approach to compliance.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience working within regulated, operational, or multi-site environments.

• 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Referral Scheme

Diversity Statement

Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Modern Slavery Statement

Clearsprings Groups conduct robust checks on any new employee including eligibility to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.

Safeguarding Statement

Clearsprings Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a higher level of interest that expected.