About the Position

ICT Lead Auditor

Location: London, United Kingdom

Business: Business Assurance

Position type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent Employee

Job ID: 7595

Overview

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About the Role

The ICT Lead Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting third-party certification audits against relevant quality, health and safety, and environmental standards. The role includes managing customer relationships, maintaining competence across schemes, and contributing to a high-performing audit team.

Candidate will be home based. Willingness to travel across UK to client sites is a prerequisite.

Main Areas of Responsibility

1. Audit Planning & Execution

Conduct Management system certification audits on site at the customer's premises or alternatively remotely if allowed according to applicable standards (i.e. ISO 27001, 22301 etc.) in line with DNV’s methodologies and accreditation requirements.
Achieve utilisation in line with company targets.
Plan audits efficiently, ensuring optimal travel planning, preparation, and stakeholder alignment.
Prepare detailed audit reports, capturing non-conformities, observations, and improvement areas with accuracy and impartiality with the help of an app-based reporting tool.
Maintain accurate documentation and update internal systems and tools to reflect current audit activities and certification status.

2. Customer Engagement & Service Delivery

Communicate effectively with customers and other audit team members before, during, and after audits, ensuring clarity around audit scope, expectations, and outcomes.
Act as a representative of DNV, delivering high-quality service and safeguarding the independent nature of the certification process.
Support Key Customer Management (KCM) and Sales teams by sharing relevant customer feedback and identifying opportunities to improve service offerings.

3. Competence Maintenance & Development

Maintain up-to-date qualifications and certifications across relevant schemes and pursue new ones where needed.
Fulfil annual witness audit, calibration, and training requirements to retain auditor qualifications.
Participate in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and best practice workshops.

4. Collaboration & Team Performance

Collaborate with Planning, Back Office, Technical, and Sales colleagues to ensure aligned service delivery.
Engage actively with the Lead Auditor group and participate in sector-specific meetings, training sessions, or calibration events.
Support internal and external projects to improve efficiency, consistency, or customer value across the relevant sectors.
Adhere to DNV’s Code of Conduct and act as a culture carrier for quality, sustainability, and professional ethics.

5. Market Awareness & Sector Insights

Stay informed about evolving customer expectations, emerging food risks, and regulatory changes impacting the audit scope.
Identify areas where DNV can enhance its Business Assurance portfolio or strengthen its market position.

Requirements

Personal Qualities

High degree of adaptability and flexibility in an environment of constant change.
A people person who enjoys meeting new people and building professional relationships, able to work in a team or alone.
Eager to learn and develop self and share knowledge with others.
Self-motivated and able to manage your diary, from planning audits through to completing reports on time.
Good communication skills, able to choose appropriate methods and style to suit the situation and audience.
Able to communicate through the audit report and closing meeting the key issues a company needs to address.
High standards of professional integrity.

Required Qualifications

27001, 22301 Lead Auditor Training.

Preferable Qualifications

Relevant education, Bachelor level or higher.
Additional standards such as 42001, 27701 etc.

We Offer

There are plenty of opportunities for personal growth through our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching and 10% training) and an individual career development plan.

The position is rewarded appropriately, including benefits such as:

Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options).
Wellbeing benefits (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance).
Pension Scheme: employer-matched pension contributions (employer contribution - up to 9%).
Travel benefits (inc Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).
Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits.
Reimbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500).
Access to employee retail discount site for high street and online shopping.
Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccination.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money, and health.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About the Company

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Application Process

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

FAQs

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role.

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

Does DNV complete background checks?

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Please ask your recruiter for further details.

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