EKCS
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ekcs.co
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Quality Assurance Manager – ISO & ESG
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished ISO & ESG Compliance Manager to independently oversee ISO certifications, audits, and sustainability compliance across the organisation. This pivotal role requires a professional with proven expertise in managing ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ESG frameworks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting audits, liaising with external certification bodies, and driving continuous compliance and improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal and external audits across ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and ESG frameworks.
- Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies to ensure successful certifications and surveillance audits.
- Ensure timely renewal, maintenance, and expansion of ISO & ESG certifications.
- Maintain accurate documentation, compliance records, and audit trails across all standards.
- Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities in quality, environmental, information security, and ESG systems.
- Act as the single point of contact for all ISO and ESG compliance matters.
- Educate, train, and guide internal teams on ISO standards, ESG practices, and audit readiness.
- Ensure zero non-compliance and maintain continuous audit preparedness.
- Support the integration of sustainability and governance principles into business operations.
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Risk Reporting & Management
o Establish and maintain a risk management framework aligned with ISO and ESG standards.
o Conduct regular risk assessments across quality, environment, information security, and sustainability domains.
o Report risk findings to senior management and recommend mitigation strategies.
o Monitor effectiveness of risk controls and update risk registers regularly.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in ISO / Quality / Compliance Management.
- Proven track record in:
- Managing external ISO audits and certification processes.
- ISO certification renewals and surveillance audits.
- ESG compliance reporting and sustainability frameworks.
- Quality documentation, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and manage large volumes of documentation.
- Independent, ethical, and process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Preferred (Good to Have)
- Background in design, publishing, or related industries.
- Existing network or familiarity with ISO certification bodies and ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, CSRD).
- Experience in setting up or improving ISO and ESG processes from scratch.
- Exposure to sustainability reporting tools and metrics.
Key Traits
- Extremely detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Ability to manage pressure and deadlines without compromising quality.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to industry-specific processes and ESG requirements.
Compensation
- Competitive and aligned with experience and certification expertise
Location
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