Management Systems & Audit Manager

About the Role

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Management Systems and Audit Manager to join our Quality & Mission Assurance team. This influential leadership role is crucial for shaping and strengthening our governance, compliance, and assurance framework. You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring adherence to internationally recognised standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001. A key part of this role involves supporting the achievement of future certifications aligned with business strategy. You will also oversee a risk-based audit programme, delivering assurance activities that promote continuous improvement, operational excellence, and contribute to our mission of providing critical capabilities across defence, cyber, engineering, and mission systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Northrop Grumman UK's Integrated Management System, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Manage the organisation's external ISO certification portfolio and support the attainment of new certifications that enable strategic growth.
• Develop and oversee a three-year risk-based audit programme covering internal processes, programmes, suppliers, customers, and external assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with process owners and business functions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Management Systems and Audit team, providing coaching, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide meaningful reporting to senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience managing and improving integrated management systems within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of management system standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience creating, managing, and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable Experience:

• Auditor qualification and/or working knowledge of one or more of the following standards: ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 44001, ISO 31001, or ISO 22301.
• Experience working within defence, security, engineering, technology, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience using SharePoint and digital management systems.

We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but possess relevant skills, experience, and a passion to succeed. We value diverse perspectives and believe talent comes from many backgrounds.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate UK Government security clearance for this role. This is a condition of employment.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options (e.g., compressed fortnight arrangements)
• Private healthcare and cash health plan
• Holiday purchase and sell scheme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career development and learning programmes
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing initiatives and support networks