We are working exclusively with a leading international professional services organisation to appoint an Assurance Lead. This is a high-impact role within a central governance function, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver audit and assurance activity across a complex, multi-site business.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of coordinating and delivering an organisation-wide assurance programme across integrated management systems. Acting as an independent voice, you'll provide clear, evidence-based insight into how effectively systems and controls are operating, supporting compliance, certification, and continuous improvement.

This is a varied role combining internal audit, stakeholder engagement, and external certification coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of an integrated audit and assurance programme
• Conduct internal audits (both end-to-end and targeted reviews) across business processes and systems
• Evaluate controls, documentation, and operational effectiveness, identifying risks and improvement areas
• Manage and coordinate external audits, including certification, surveillance, and recertification activity
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and certification bodies
• Track and report audit findings, corrective actions, and emerging themes
• Provide insight and reporting to senior stakeholders on risks, compliance, and system maturity
• Support the business with audit readiness, evidence requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain clear independence from system ownership while working collaboratively across functions

About You

We're looking for an assurance, audit, or governance professional who can operate with credibility and independence in a complex environment.

You will likely have:

• Experience delivering internal audits or assurance reviews within management systems or operational frameworks
• Strong understanding of ISO standards (e.g. 9001, 14001, 45001 or similar)
• Experience supporting or coordinating external certification audits
• Knowledge of corrective action processes and root cause analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to challenge and influence constructively
• Excellent organisational and reporting capabilities
• Experience working within a multi-site or professional services environment is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work within a global, multidisciplinary organisation
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
• Clear scope to shape assurance processes and drive continuous improvement
• Supportive environment with strong emphasis on professional development

If you believe you have the right skillset for this role, please send your CV to my email nicole.nagra@markssattin.com or alternatively you can call me directly on 07495994855