Lead Auditor - Chemical

Alcumus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit organization is seeking a qualified Lead Auditor for its London office. This role focuses on auditing clients in the chemical sector, requiring hands-on experience and the ability to conduct independent audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and effective communication to present clear audit reports. Support for professional development is provided, including a Lead Auditor qualification. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for regional travel.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Car Allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance – 3X base salary

Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning License

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, processing, or related high-hazard environments.
• Understanding of day-to-day operations in chemical facilities.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and lead audits.
• Prepare clear and impartial audit reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Continue developing industry knowledge.

Skills

Hands-on experience from chemical manufacturing

Strong analytical skills

Clear communication

Precise report writing

Job description

Lead Auditor - Chemical

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager

Description

Empowering organisations to achieve their highest potential.

At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. Through a portfolio of progressive solutions, we work with customers to strengthen their business through ISO certification, ISO training and consultancy, all delivered by our in-house expertise.

Aligned with EA Code 12, this Lead Auditor role focuses on organisations within the chemical sector. You’ll draw on your practical industry experience to audit clients involved in chemical manufacturing, formulation, processing, and storage – including petrochemical operations, coatings and adhesives producers, cleaning chemical manufacturers, and bulk chemical storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and lead independent, third-party audits
• Gather objective evidence and prepare clear, impartial audit reports
• Host opening and closing meetings to communicate findings
• Build and maintain professional client relationships
• Continue developing your knowledge of the industry and evolving standards
• Complete auditor training and achieve your Lead Auditor qualification (supported by ISOQAR)

What you’ll need to be successful

You’ll bring hands‑on experience from chemical manufacturing, processing or related high‑hazard environments, with a strong understanding of how chemical operations run day‑to‑day. Clear communication, strong analytical skills, and precise report writing are essential, along with a professional, safety‑focused, and methodical approach.

You’ll also be comfortable with regional and national travel (including occasional overnight stays) and hold a full UK driving licence. Your integrity, technical knowledge, and ability to deliver clear, high‑quality audit reports will help you thrive in this role.

What you'll get in return

We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasise providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave

🌴Generous annual leave

🏥 Healthcare Plan

💟 Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community

🚗 Car Allowance

Future Planning

💰 Pension scheme with employer contributions

🧬 Life Assurance – 3X base salary

💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback

🏫 LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested, but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?

We know that transferable skills and potential are just as valuable as experience. If you don’t meet every criterion but believe you have the aptitude and drive to succeed, we’d still love to hear from you. We’ll assess applications individually and consider whether we can provide the right support to help you develop and succeed in the role.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

ISOQAR is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.