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Independent Internal Audits
Every ISO standard requires internal audits — and doing them yourself rarely delivers the objectivity certification bodies expect. Our lead auditors run the programme for you: independent, evidence-based, benchmarked to ISO 19011:2026 guidance (which is guidance for auditing, not a certifiable standard) and delivered in plain English.
Who it's for
- Certified organisations needing an annual audit programme
- Businesses preparing for Stage 2 or recertification audits
- Groups wanting supplier or sub-contractor audits performed
- Leadership teams who need an honest, external view
Our approach
A repeatable, evidence-based method refined over hundreds of engagements.
1. Audit programme design
We map every clause, process and site into a 12-month rolling audit schedule that satisfies your certification body.
2. On-site or remote auditing
Lead auditors interview staff, sample records and observe processes using the same techniques external assessors use.
3. Findings & reporting
You receive a prioritised, plain-English report with photographs, evidence trails and clear corrective action recommendations.
4. Corrective action coaching
We coach your team through closing findings — so they stay closed at the next surveillance visit.
What you get
Every deliverable is fully branded to your organisation, plain-English and audit-ready.
- Rolling 12-month audit programme
- Individual audit plans and checklists
- Full audit reports with prioritised findings
- Non-conformity and observation log
- Corrective action recommendations
- Management review input pack
- Supplier and sub-contractor audits on request
- Pre-assessment / mock external audit option
Typical timeline
Indicative durations — we tailor to your business, sites and existing maturity.
Programme design
1 week12-month audit schedule agreed with your management team.
Individual audits
1–3 days eachOn-site or remote; typically 4–6 audits per year.
Reporting
5 working daysFull report and findings issued after each audit.
Corrective action support
OngoingCoaching and evidence review as findings are closed.
Outcomes you can expect
- Fully compliant internal audit programme
- Early warning of issues before external assessors find them
- Continual improvement embedded, not bolted on
Scope, editions and important clarifications
ISO 19011:2026 is guidance, not a certifiable standard
ISO 19011:2026 provides guidance on auditing management systems — audit programme management, conducting audits and auditor competence. It is not a management-system requirements standard, so no organisation can be certified to ISO 19011 and no certification body can issue an ISO 19011 certificate. We use it as the benchmark for how your internal audits are planned, run and reported.
Ready to talk about Independent Internal Audits?
A 20-minute call with one of our success team is usually enough to scope your route forward.