Description
IMS Project Lead
Department: SHEQ
Location: Remote / Home-based, with travel to business unit offices as required
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Minimum 37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: SHEQ Manager
Direct Reports: None
Overview
We are working in partnership with a leading fire and security services provider to recruit an experienced IMS Consolidation Project Lead. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact project to unify and streamline the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) across its group operations.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the design, implementation, and delivery of a fully compliant and future-ready IMS, aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 standards. This role requires a proactive, organised, and highly analytical individual with the confidence to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- IMS Delivery: Lead the consolidation and implementation of a single, harmonised IMS across all business units within the 6-month timeframe.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure full alignment with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001, as well as all applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Project Management: Create and manage a robust project plan, track progress against key milestones, and escalate risks where necessary.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal leads, senior leadership, and external accreditation bodies.
- Communication: Provide regular, structured updates to the SHEQ Manager, ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Future-Proofing: Design a management system that is scalable and adaptable to changes in legislation, business structure, and compliance frameworks.
Key Interfaces
- Internal: IMS Leads, Senior Managers, Directors, Business Unit Stakeholders
- External: Accreditation and certification bodies including (but not limited to): ASDA, BAFE, BM TRADA, BSI, CAME, DHF, LPCB, NICEIC, NSI, Secured by Design, SSAIB
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with ISO management systems (including implementation, auditing, or integration)
- Proven success in delivering IMS consolidation projects across multi-site or multi-departmental organisations
- Strong project planning and organisational skills, with a structured and outcome-focused approach
- Ability to conduct thorough gap analyses, identify risks, and propose effective solutions
- Clear and confident communicator with experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- High level of technical writing and IT proficiency, with the ability to produce accessible documentation for a varied workforce
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to regional offices as needed
Desirable
- Knowledge of the fire and security industry and associated accreditation standards
- Experience working with certification bodies and external auditors
