Kent’s outsourced compliance partnership
Take compliance off your plate entirely
Bigger contracts, new markets, and the next level of growth for ambitious small businesses in Kent
Sound familiar?
Ambitious small businesses across Kent come to us at the same kind of moment. Which one sounds like you?
You have missed out on a tender / contract because you didn’t have ISO
Larger clients and main contractors are demanding certification before they will consider you. We will get you certified properly and make sure you stay that way.
You have certification but you need help in managing it
You have got the certificate and you need someone to keep everything running, maintained and audit-ready. We take on the ongoing management so you can focus on what you do best.
You have been handed compliance on top of everything else
You are the office manager, the ops lead, the person who’s brilliant at their job and somehow now responsible for ISO and health and safety too. We get it. Let us sort it.
ISO Certification Support in Kent
These are what we can help you with in Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge, Gravesend and anywhere in Kent with your local ISO consultant in Kent
ISO Implementation
Building your quality, environmental or health and safety management system from scratch, designed around how your business actually works.
External Audit Support
On-site support during your certification body audit so you have someone experienced alongside you on the day.
Internal Audits
Independent internal audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and BRCGS, carried out by an IRCA registered lead auditor.
Training and Awareness
Practical training for your team so they understand the system and can answer confidently when the auditor asks questions.
Management Reviews
Structured management review support to make sure yours covers everything the standard requires and drives real improvement.
Ongoing System Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance and support like your own outsourced compliance manager.
Gap Analysis
An honest assessment of where your business currently stands against the standard, so you know exactly what needs to be done before certification.
We only work with certification bodies that have UKAS accreditation which is an important part of you making your choice for your own ISO certification in Kent.
A straight forward, more practical approach to ISO and certifications
You won’t get:
- generic templates
- overcomplicated systems
- or consultancy jargon
You will get:
- direct access to an experienced consultant
- systems built around how your business actually works
- clear, straightforward support every step of the way
I work with small businesses across Kent to make ISO practical, manageable and genuinely useful.
Trusted ISO 9001 support for small businesses in Kent
You work directly with Jeanette Wessen and Tim Thompson, a husband and wife team based in Mid Kent. No rotating consultants, no being passed around. Always the same two people.
Since 2022 I have supported businesses across Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge and Mid Kent through ISO 9001 certification and ongoing compliance with a 100% pass rate.
I hold Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, a NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification and am registered with the International Register of Certified Auditors.
Tim brings expertise in manufacturing and precision engineering environments. Two specialists. One partnership. Everything covered.
I support small businesses across Kent with ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 health and safety management, as well as SSIP schemes, FORS and food safety standards including BRCGS and HACCP. Whether you need certification from scratch or ongoing support to maintain your existing system, I provide on-site, practical help across Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Gravesend.
ISO Consultant in Kent Supporting Small Businesses
Next Step Compliance works with organisations across: –
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Maidstone
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Medway
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Tonbridge
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Tunbridge Wells
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Gravesend
- Sevenoaks
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and throughout Kent.
If you are looking for a local ISO consultant in Kent, we can help you achieve and maintain certification with practical, straightforward support.
Why Small Businesses Choose Next Step Compliance
A Local ISO Consultant in Kent
We work directly with businesses across Kent including Maidstone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
You will always deal directly with me, your consultant who understands your business and your systems.
Friendly and On Site Support
Compliance should not feel intimidating. We work alongside your team in a supportive way, helping your organisation understand and manage its systems with confidence. We are your friendly partners.
Knowledge of a variety industries
I work with a range of businesses in different industries from precision engineering to service provisions for spray painting, manufacturing, retail, electricians, landscaping and food manufacturing.
Practical ISO Systems
Our approach focuses on systems that work in the real world.
Clear processes.
Straightforward documentation.
Systems your team actually use.
No Complicated Software
Our systems are deliberately simple and flexible.
You remain in full control of your management system without being tied to expensive or restrictive software platforms.
Win contracts that require certifications
I will help you with the certifications you need to be able to win that tender or that bid. Whether that is ISO or FORS or SSIP, I can help confidently.
Get in contact with Next Step Compliance
Fill in the contact form for a quote or use the button on the right hand side to contact us using Whatsapp for ISO certification support in Kent.