Lead Auditor and Safety Advisor

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: RemoteFull timeGBP 50,000+Function: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Analytical skills","Communication","Stakeholder influencing","Risk management","Continuous improvement"]

Provide independent regulatory oversight for transport and fleet operations, acting as the appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). Lead Operator Licence audits across operating centres, monitor compliance via risk management systems, and advise senior leaders on UK and EU transport legislation. Support continuous improvement through policy, governance and SOP development, deliver Dangerous Goods/transport compliance training, mentor Transport Managers, and represent the business at industry forums to maintain safe, compliant operations.

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Serco
Serco
5 hours ago

Lead Auditor and Safety Advisor

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Job Summary

Provide independent regulatory oversight for transport and fleet operations, acting as the appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). Lead Operator Licence audits across operating centres, monitor compliance via risk management systems, and advise senior leaders on UK and EU transport legislation. Support continuous improvement through policy, governance and SOP development, deliver Dangerous Goods/transport compliance training, mentor Transport Managers, and represent the business at industry forums to maintain safe, compliant operations.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the appointed DGSA, leading compliance activities, producing statutory annual reports, and providing expert advice across the business.
  • •Conduct Operator Licence audits across operating centres to identify risks and ensure corrective actions.
  • •Monitor compliance through the company risk management system, analyse trends, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • •Provide expert guidance on UK and EU transport legislation, Operator Licensing requirements, and transport governance.
  • •Develop and implement transport policies, governance frameworks and Standard Operating Procedures; deliver compliance training and mentor Transport Managers.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 50,000
Perks:PensionAnnual LeaveEmployee AssistanceDiscountsLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Current Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) Certificate.
  • •National CPC in Large Goods Vehicles.
  • •National CPC in Public Service Vehicles.
  • •Extensive knowledge of UK road transport legislation, Operator Licensing and Dangerous Goods regulations.
  • •Experience undertaking compliance audits and regulatory assurance activities, working with regulators and external stakeholders.
Experience:Transport complianceDangerous goodsOperator licensingUK road transport
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunicationStakeholder influencingRisk managementContinuous improvement
Certifications:Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) CertificateNational Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Large Goods VehiclesNational Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Public Service Vehicles
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeFleet management systemsRisk management systems

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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