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Title

Auditor (Sustainability Report Assurance)

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Reference UK00480  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors
Location England (West Midlands) - UK
Town/City Tividale
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 31/03/2011
Company Name SGS Group
Contact Name Online Careers Centre
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
Primary Responsibilities
•To plan and conduct professional sustainability report assurance audits in accordance with SGS procedures to enable delivery of assurance services that meet customer requirements and appropriate standards
•To assist in business development as required and to provide specific technical support to expand the Company’s capability to offer valued services to customers
Reporting to
Senior Project Manager
Specific responsibilities
•Conduct audits (either desk-based or on client’s sites) in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships
•Complete all chargeable work within the required budget and timeframes to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency of the business
•Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfil customer expectations
•Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by line management to assist the planning and management of operations
•Manage personal schedule to work efficiently and to meet target chargeability requirements as defined by the Certification Manager
•Project-manage auditing teams and Affiliates as appropriate, to maximise efficiencies, enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
•Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registrations and relevant industry knowledge
•If required, to provide technical support and staff training to all parts of the business in UK and overseas to enhance the service capability of the business
•Support business development activities as required (including follow up and/or referral of enquiries, sales visits, assistance at events, seminars, etc) to enable on-going growth of the business
•Carry out internal audits of individual auditors, functions or offices to ensure internal compliance with relevant standards
•To manage personal expenditure required to fulfil the role in order that customer relations and profitability of the business are not compromised
•To maintain a full knowledge and understanding of SGS procedures and external approval criteria to allow efficient and effective technical reviews
•At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
•Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and at all times adopt behaviour in accordance with SGS UK’s Equality & Diversity policy
Profile

Current Challenges & Opportunities
• Meet chargeability and right first time report turnaround targets
• Learning curve to meet the demand of new areas Renewable Transportable Fuel Obligation (RTFO), EU Renewable Energy Directive (Red) alongside Sustainability Report Assurance (SRA) work.
• Work alongside SRA Global Product Manager to plan and execute training and qualification in the product expediently

Core Competencies
1. Customer Focus
2. Analytical Reasoning
3. Teamwork
4. Communication

Skills

Skills & Knowledge
Essential
• Excellent working knowledge of sustainability report assurance standards and guidelines
• Excellent working knowledge of environmental management systems, standards and auditing techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels
• IT literate i.e. competent in the use of MS Office applications and preferably experience of using large and complex databases
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change – committed to continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
• A working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and/or Social Systems would be advantageous
• Knowledge of emerging standards EU RED, Renewable Transportable Fuel Obligation, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) calculations would be advantageous as this work dovetails alongside the SRA work.
• Ideally able to demonstrate ability to identify and capitalise on any potential to maximise sales/revenue generated by the business
• Able to motivate and lead others in a ‘project team’ environment

Experience
Essential
• Experience in positions with responsibility for sustainability reporting and/or assurance
• Significant environmental management from auditing/work
• Experience of auditing against recognised standards
• Experience of working under own initiative and in planning and prioritising workloads
Desirable
• Experience of reviewing audit packs

Qualifications
Essential
• GCSE Mathematics & English Language, or equivalent
Desirable
• First degree, or equivalent - i.e. BA/BSc, HND, Chartered Engineer etc
• Registered IRCA lead auditor and/or CSAP, or equivalent registration under other recognised body (Desirable on entry, Essential within one year)

Additional information
Performance Indicators
• Chargeability targets
• Report accuracy
• Generate sales leads to convert to £10K worth of contracts
• Customer complaints/compliments
• Repeat work i.e. RTFO which is quoted annually
• Reporting deadlines
• Periodic objectives set by line management
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