Freelance Lead Auditor - SA8000 / SMETA - AUSTRIA
Bureau Veritas Group • Vienna, HR
Più di 30 giorni fa
Descrizione dell’offerta di lavoro
Job Description – Lead Auditor (SA8000 / SMETA)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Auditor specializing in social accountability and ethical audit standards for freelance, project-based engagements. This role involves conducting scheduled audit activities across infrastructure and industrial projects in AUSTRIA. The position offers flexibility with call-based collaboration aligned to our audit planning calendar.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive audits against SA8000 (Social Accountability 8000) and/or SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) standards
- Lead audit teams through planning, execution, and reporting phases
- Assess compliance with social accountability, labor practices, health & safety, environmental, and business ethics management systems
- Evaluate worker conditions, labor rights, and ethical business practices across supply chains
- Document findings with detailed audit reports, non-conformities, observations, and corrective action recommendations
- Communicate results clearly to project management, procurement teams, and client stakeholders
- Maintain audit documentation and ensure traceability of all audit activities
- Provide technical guidance on social accountability best practices and ethical compliance requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives based on audit outcomes
- Conduct worker interviews and site inspections to verify compliance
Required Qualifications
Mandatory
- SA8000 Lead Auditor Certification (valid and current) – OR
- SMETA Lead Auditor Certification (valid and current) – OR
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on social accountability and ethical audit experience