IMS & Improvement Lead

Company: Clarke
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Location: Ballymena
Job Description:

IMS & Improvement Lead

Location: Clarke, 132A Raceview Road

Role Summary

  • Support the business in maintaining compliance with all ISO standards and company policies.
  • Obtain and maintain compliance to third‑party audit requirements such as Achilles / Constructionline.
  • Conduct and report on internal audits across office, site, and factory locations.
  • Lead external audits, liaising with auditors and coordinating audit activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Maintain and update IMS documentation, procedures, and records.
  • Track and monitor corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely close‑out.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support their implementation.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across all departments to promote a culture of compliance and shared accountability.
  • Provide advice, support, and training to staff on IMS processes and compliance requirements.
  • Stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation, standards, and best practice, ensuring the company remains compliant.
  • Support the development and delivery of compliance performance reports and key metrics for management review.
  • Champion the company’s commitment to Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all functions.

Competencies

  • Innovation – the ability to introduce innovations to enhance or add efficiencies to the project or task.
  • Solution Focused – problem solving and finding solutions that commit to the best outcome.
  • Influence – the ability to build excellent team relationships that influence great outcomes.
  • Self‑Direction/Accountability – the ability to take ownership, set goals, follow through, seek feedback and ask for support to achieve results.
  • Technical Expertise – developing your expertise and skills base on a regular basis and often ahead of time for future needs.

Remuneration

  • Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Private health care.
  • Pension.
  • Health cash plan.
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • State‑of‑the‑art offices.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies.
  • Onsite gym.
  • Opportunities for career development.

Required Criteria

  • Experience in maintaining and improving an IMS.
  • IMS internal auditing qualification (CQI, IRCA, BSI or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Effective communication, problem‑solving and teamwork abilities.

Desired Criteria

  • Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Quality, or Environmental Management.
  • Previous experience in a construction or manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Previous experience with Constructionline, Achilles and/or Considerate Contractor Scheme is desirable.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).

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Posted: June 16th, 2026