Compliance & Assurance Officer

Job Title: Compliance & Assurance Officer (Auditor)
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Walsall
 
The role:

To undertake independent conformity and assurance assessments of activities within the operational teams across water production, treatment, and distribution to ensure we are effectively meeting our regulatory requirements. This is a vital role to assure confidence in the effectiveness of policies and procedures and ensure we are working towards ISO9001.

Implement new quality management systems and processes with the support of internal stakeholders to drive positive change relating to Health & Safety, Water Quality and Operational processes.
Frequently assess competent operators to understand their level of competency and make recommendations for individual training requirements.
Implement an audit strategy for assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of existing WQ, H&S and other company policies, processes, and systems.
Provide a monthly report to key stakeholders on the outputs of key findings and present an update to the Water Quality Steering Group.
Work alongside the Training & Development Coordinator to ensure training plans meet regulatory requirements.
Engage with EUSR to arrange audit and evaluation of the companies Competent Operator Scheme to ensure the company retains its recognised status within the industry scheme
To ensure adherence with all compliance standards and always operate with integrity.
Support with the development of treatment process operating manuals, working instructions and site compliance documentation (Health & Safety, Environmental and quality).
Developing Quality Management, Health, Safety, and Compliance systems.
Conduct safety, quality and process assurance audits on operational staff including external contractors.
Coach and develop operational staff.
Regularly report and assure the senior management team on the effectiveness of policies and procedures.

What you will need

Dynamic and collaborative individual with excellent communication and influencing skills.
HNC (or higher) in an engineering or scientific discipline.
IOSH Managing Safely is essential.
NEBOSH accredited is desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of water quality, water treatment and distribution compliance is preferable.
Knowledge and awareness of developing training development plans and matrices.
Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Health & Safety practices, regulation, and assessments.
Proven experience and knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO) and their operation.
Experience of audit techniques, questioning skills, and research techniques.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to prioritise multiple tasks.
Ability to coach individuals during business reviews/audits.
Report writing - Computer literate, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
A full UK driving license is essential.

What you will get in return

A competitive salary up to 36,000 per annum
25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)
24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital and health.
Onsite parking
Onsite Gym
Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About Us:

At South Staffs Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do and that’s where you come in.

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