About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a trusted leader in independent sustainability and food safety certification, with 41 years of experience worldwide. We certify to leading standards like IMS, FSC, PEFC, SBP, ISCC, RSB, and MSC, and provide robust climate and greenhouse gas verification services that support carbon accounting, renewable energy, and climate action. Join us in delivering credible third-party audits that build trust in global supply chains.
Overview
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 are internationally recognized standards that focus on quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management, respectively. These standards provide a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their management systems. This is a contract / freelance position. The contractor must be physically located in Europe with the ability to travel. Working proficiency in English and Dutch, Spanish, or German is required. Experience as an external ISO auditor required.
Relevant Services/Schemes
- ISO 9001: Quality Management System (QMS)
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS)
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Verification
- Independently, or in a team, conduct a robust and detailed verification of our customers to check for compliance against relevant ISO standards.
- Perform verification in an industrial setting, at companies such as blast furnaces, iron, steel and aluminium foundries and processors, chemical plants, pulp mills, printers.
- Generate high-quality verification reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings.
- Be proficient in program and verification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of verification circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the program.
Communications
- Communicate the requirements of ISO standards to clients clearly, effectively, and concisely.
- Communicate regularly with clients ensuring that Corrective Action Requests are closed within appropriate deadlines.
- Communicate promptly with SCS staff on the scheduling of verifications and revisions to draft reports, if needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification as an ISO external auditor (e.g., IRCA or equivalent).
- Relevant experience in auditing management systems. At least 2 full certification cycles.
- Knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and their requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data and evaluate processes objectively.
- Familiarity with industry-specific processes and regulations (depending on the sector).
- Working proficiency in English for reading, writing, and verbal communications.
- Working proficiency in Dutch, Spanish, and/or German. Other languages a plus.
Skills Required
- Certification as an ISO external auditor (e.g., IRCA or equivalent).
- Relevant experience in auditing management systems; at least two full certification cycles.
- Knowledge of ISO standards 9001, 14001, and 45001 and their requirements.
- Working proficiency in English for reading, writing, and verbal communications.
- Working proficiency in Dutch, Spanish, and/or German (other languages a plus).
- Ability to analyze data and evaluate processes objectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with industry-specific processes and regulations (e.g., steel, foundries, chemical plants, pulp mills).
- Physically located in Europe with the ability to travel.
- Experience as an external ISO auditor (practical verification experience).
What We Do
SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification. The company provides global leadership in third-party environmental, sustainability, food safety and quality certification, auditing, and standards development. They work across various sectors, including natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate, to advance sustainable development goals.
