At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.
We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.
As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.
To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.
We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence
Job SummaryWe are looking for an organised and proactive Internal Auditor – Integrated Management Systems (IMS) to lead and deliver the internal audit programme across Graphcore’s Integrated Management System. The role focuses on ensuring effective audit delivery, corrective action management, and continuous improvement across quality, information security, health & safety, and business continuity management systems.
The TeamThe role sits within the Quality and Compliance function and works closely with teams across engineering, operations, IT, facilities and corporate functions to maintain and improve Graphcore’s Integrated Management System.
Responsibilities and Duties- Plan, deliver, and maintain the internal audit programme across the Integrated Management System covering:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity)
- Manage the end-to-end corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process, ensuring issues are effectively tracked, closed, and verified
- Facilitate root cause analysis activities and work cross-functionally to implement sustainable corrective actions
- Monitor audit findings, process metrics, and incident trends to identify risks and continuous improvement opportunities
- Coordinate and contribute to management review activities with audit data, trends, actions, and risk insights
- Support teams in embedding a continuous improvement mindset and ensuring ongoing IMS effectiveness
- Track audit schedules, actions and compliance activities to ensure timely closure
- Support external audits and certification activities where required
- Working knowledge of at least one of the following standards:
- ISO 9001
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO 22301
- Experience conducting internal audits, with Lead Auditor training or equivalent on at least one of the standards listed above
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to drive actions through to completion
- Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa or similar root cause analysis techniques
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive and continuous improvement-focused mindset
- Exposure to multi-standard Integrated Management System environments
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001
- Experience working within a technology, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environment
- Familiarity with audit tools, risk registers, quality dashboards, or compliance reporting systems
- Experience using Jira and/or PowerBI
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, or ISO 22301
- Experience conducting internal audits with Lead Auditor training
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills
- Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organisational skills
- A proactive and continuous improvement-focused mindset
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance, with US plans through Cigna and Kaiser, HDHP options with employer‑funded HSA contributions, a health cash plan, EAP access, and dedicated mental‑health support. These provisions extend to family options in some regions, reinforcing broad medical and wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a UK pension match up to 5% and a US 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up). This pairing signals strong, predictable long‑term savings support across key locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies feature “unlimited” holiday in the UK and flexible, generous PTO with paid US holidays. Paid family leave for birthing parents and bonding further broadens time‑away support.
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What We Do
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Why Work With Us
Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.
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At Graphcore, we value wellbeing and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. Our hybrid approach encourages office-based colleagues to work onsite three days a week, with trusted flexibility built on trust and transparency for everyone.
