ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a Lead Assessor specializing in ISO management system audits to support certification assessments across environmental, occupational health & safety, quality, energy, information security, business continuity, and carbon verification standards. The ideal candidate will have auditing experience across multiple ISO frameworks, ensuring compliance, governance, and best practices for clients in diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Technology, Pharma, and Heavy Industry.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Conduct ISO certification audits, verifying compliance with standards such as ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, 50001, 27001, 22301, and others as required.Lead assessments and verification engagements, ensuring accuracy and integrity in certification decisions.Prepare detailed technical reports, outlining audit findings and non-conformities.Engage with industry stakeholders, communicating ISO certification requirements.Support business development, identifying opportunities to expand ERM CVS’s ISO certification offerings.Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring audit processes align with industry standards.Provide mentorship to future assessors, supporting skill development within ERM CVS.

Qualifications

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Business, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Experience in auditing or verifying management systems against ISO standards.Strong expertise in ISO frameworks, including ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 14064 (Carbon Verification), ISO 20121 (Event Sustainability), and others.Knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 17029 for certification and verification frameworks.Strong organizational and client communication skills, with proven ability to lead audits and manage complex assessments.Confident presenter, capable of delivering findings clearly and professionally.Ability to assess risks and prepare concise, well-structured reports.Ability to travel within Europe, the UK, and internationally as needed, up to 75%.Proficiency in French, German, Spanish, or Italian is a plus.

About ERM CVS

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) partners with global organizations across diverse industries to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, ESG performance enhancement, and stakeholder trust through certification and verification services.

We specialize in ISO certification and verification, supporting clients in industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, and Pharma. Our structured certification audits ensure alignment with international standards and help organizations demonstrate commitment to quality, sustainability, and compliance.