Job Summary
This role carries out internal audits to ensure compliance with outside regulatory requirements and internal policies. It recommends change through presentation of findings and knowledge of local laws and regulations affecting Survitec’s business, along with the skills to interpret and apply law and regulation to business operations
Duties and responsibilities
·Delivers audit assignments for nominated business or customer areas. Develops individual audit plans and detailed scope; delivers the fieldwork required to gather and report findings and opinions; agrees on corrective actions with auditees, and refers serious or contentious issues to the lead auditor
·Works within established global and Survitec QHSE framework, policy and processes established regulatory and governance systems and protocols, as well as external regulation and guidelines
·Investigates standard incidents using current and appropriate processes, systems and procedures, taking action to solve immediate compliance issues. Advises more senior colleagues on complex problems
·Carries out a range of complex activities to generate evidence to validate existing and new quality assurance test methods and procedures
·Carries out a range of quality management activities under the guidance of senior colleagues to contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the Quality Management System. Works as part of a wider QHSE team to design, develop and document new policies, procedures and business processes
·Resolves queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy
·Organises and prepares complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Gathers and summarises key data for special reports
·Designs own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assigns work to others to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done
·Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
·Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
·Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
·Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintains an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and reading specialist media
Skills
·Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
·Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
·Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
·Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
·Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
·Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
·Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
·Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions
Values
Drives safety culture
·Is a reliable source of reference on relevant safety standards and where these standards are at risk. Provides important insight into the root cause and corrective actions for such safety risks and issues. Raises issues and highlights own mistakes without fear to improve safety and wellbeing of self and others
Demonstrates commitment to delivering real value and confidence to our customers
·Understands the importance of being the representative of both internal and external customers. Demonstrates respect for those customers and is open and transparent about the delivery of service – only promises what they can deliver and delivers what they promise
We care for our people, investing in the development of teams and individuals
·Understands own role within the team and takes accountability for delivery – is good at closing out actions and proactively asks for help when issues arise. Communicates appropriately, shares knowledge (coaching, mentoring and supporting others to develop skills as appropriate). Works collaboratively with own team and others to meet business goals
·Takes time to listen and treats others with dignity, accepting and respecting other people’s points of view or individuality. Understands how own behaviours impact others.
We aim for excellence in everything we do
·Takes personal responsibility for ensuring excellence, getting the task done on time and to the right standard. Consistently achieves targets, even when timescales are tight
·Committed and passionate about continuous improvement, looking to solve problems and avoid workarounds. Takes initiative and acts with confidence
We seek to innovate at every opportunity
·Takes an entrepreneurial approach to change, being comfortable and willing to try out new methods, processes, ways of working or techniques to make improvements
·Takes time to understand and explain the rationale for change to support the understanding of self and others
We act with integrity
·Acts in accordance with Survitec Values, especially in situations when it is difficult to do so
·Represents self and Survitec in an ethical manner that engenders trust from colleagues, customers and external regulators
(Refer to Survitec Code of Conduct for further information and examples)
Experience and qualification
Educated to University degree level
1 - 3 years of job-related experience, enable the practitioner to work effectively unsupervised
No formal management experience required