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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Management Systems & Audit Manager - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft SharePoint, Performance Monitor, ISO-14001 - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5fc6f16a5ea0fb58 ## About the Role * 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., * 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. If you do not meet every requirement but have relevant skills, experience and the passion to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and recognise that talent comes from many different 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. You must be able to gain and maintain the required UK Government security clearance as a condition of employment. ## Description We are looking for a Management Systems and Audit Manager to join our Quality & Mission Assurance team. In this influential leadership role, you will help shape and strengthen the governance, compliance and assurance framework that underpins our business operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring continued compliance with internationally recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001. You will also play a key role in supporting the achievement of future certifications aligned to business strategy. Alongside management systems leadership, you will oversee a risk-based audit programme, delivering meaningful assurance activities that drive continuous improvement, support operational excellence and contribute to Northrop Grumman UK's mission of delivering critical capabilities across defence, cyber, engineering and mission systems. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist team, influence stakeholders across the business and make a measurable impact on how we continually improve and grow. What you'll be doing As Management Systems and Audit Manager, you will: * 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. ## Related Videos - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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