Freelance Lead Auditor - SA8000 / SMETA - Croatia

Bureau Veritas · Rejka, Croatia · On site · September 27, 2026

Sign up to apply
Your first one is free
Posted September 27, 2026 · Read from Bureau Veritas
Why a CV for this job?

94% of employers say their filters drop qualified candidates whose CV does not match the ad's exact criteria (Harvard Business School, 2021).

  • They see what they asked for, first. Your experience that matches the ad leads, in the ad's own words, so someone skimming finds it in seconds.
  • It gets past the software. Many larger employers use software that ranks CVs by how closely they match the ad, often before anyone reads them.
  • In the language of the ad. An ad written in Spanish gets a CV in Spanish, even when yours is in Portuguese.
  • Your facts, nothing invented. Your own experience, reordered and reworded. What the ad wants and your CV does not show is listed for you to add, only if it is true. You check it before you send it.
See an example

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 Croatia. 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

Employer
Bureau Veritas
Location
Rejka, Croatia · On site