Compliance Auditor
South West Water
Full-time
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
£30,000 - £35,000 GBP yearly
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
We currently have an opportunity for a Compliance Auditor to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role
As a Compliance Auditor you will be an important member of the Risk and Compliance team. You will be part of a highly visible, well respected function providing risk and compliance activity to management and the Board on the effectiveness of the South West Water’s management systems (including Bournemouth Water and Bristol Water) as well as other priorities in line with its Assurance Plan.
As part of the Risk and Compliance function focussing on Quality Assurance you will be responsible delivering internal audits covering sites, across South West Water’s regions. This will expose you to a variety of operational sites, shared service functions as well as the opportunity to develop wider follow up action plans with management. This is a role where you will have the opportunity to bring about tangible change and help South West Water to continuously improve the way that it operates.
The role will also include other management system responsibilities including document management.
What you’ll be doing:
- Plan, arrange and perform audits in line with the plan (site and office based audits) in line with Risk and Compliance audit methodology
- Complete and agree audit reports with those responsible for areas audited, and relevant management
- Work with the wider Risk and Compliance team to ensure the action log is up-to-date and follow up of non-conformances and observations arising from internal audits and other assurance
- Where required assist the business with process documentation (given experience obtained through role) as well as performing document management tasks for the group
- Work flexibly on other internal assurance priorities as they arise across the business
What we are looking for:
- 5 GCSE grades, C or above including Maths and English
- A Level qualification (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous relevant audit or related operations or business partnering experience
- Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, able to communicate within and outside of direct colleagues
- Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude’
- Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
- Able to recommend effective, practical and commercial solutions to issues
What's in it for you:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. Closing date: 24th October 2025
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