QA Auditor - ISO 9001 (Inside IR35) | Ref: PSR0040054

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people's lives. We are responsible for England's environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.
Our objectives are:
+ To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future.
+ To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production.
+ To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (https://www.gov.uk/)
25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/)
As a QA Auditor your main responsibilities will be:
+ To work with QST & SHaW colleagues to help achieved joint ISO9001/ISO45001 certification of APHA safety and business management systems in line within an agreed scope
+ To plan and deliver ISO9001 internal audits to help ensure compliance with both standards and facilitate improvements in business processes.
+ Facilitating closure of actions arising in consultation with auditees.
+ Providing advice, guidance and mentoring to APHA colleagues aimed at improving quality and safety management.
+ To assist with planning and completion of external ISO9001 surveillance audits and closure of actions arising in consultation with APHA colleagues.
+ Identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and continual improvement by contributing to harmonisation of methods and procedures across the APHA.
+ To contribute to internal communications (e.g., newsletters, intranet articles) aimed promoting APHA quality and safety cultures.
+ To contribute to quality and safety managements system improvement projects.
+ To contribute to and where necessary facilitate quality and safety management system review meetings.

You'll have relevant experience in:
+ Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
+ Knowledge of Internal Quality Auditing.
+ Knowledge of Quality Standards and their implementation.
+ Specific knowledge of ISO 9001.