Welcome to Acquire Management Systems

As an experienced, dedicated and qualified ISO Lead Auditor, I am here to support businesses through their ISO implementation journey.

My tailored consulting services are designed to meet your specific needs and ensure compliance with international standards. 

I can help take the stress out of compliance. 

So let's have a chat and start your ISO journey....

About

With over 26 years of experience in Senior Management and Director roles and 12 years in ISO compliance, I developed a passion for the auditing world. In recent years, I have been conducting 3rd party certification audits across Fire & Security, manufacturing, retail, and various other industries.

While meeting with new clients, I consistently observed a significant gap between companies’ ambitions to comply with industry standards and their understanding of how to do so effectively. 

Recognising this need, I founded Acquire Management Systems in November 2021—a consultancy dedicated to guiding businesses through the often-complex journey of ISO certification. My mission is to simplify compliance by offering clear, practical support that empowers organizations to meet their goals with confidence. As an experienced Auditor with deep expertise in ISO standards and frameworks, I provide tailored consultancy services across:

  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
  • ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety

I specialise in supporting small startups and growing SMEs, helping them navigate certification requirements and build systems that last.

Partner with Acquire Management Systems and experience compliance made simple, and success made achievable.

Qualifications

IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management 
IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety, 
IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management, IRCA (2026 for EMS Auditors)
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety 
CPD Risk Assessments

Services

Gap Analysis

My 'Gap Analysis' service helps businesses identify areas within their current systems that need development to meet the requirements of ISO Certification. A simple one-to-one meeting, a look at your current processes and business activities and I then provide a full report and action list to bridge any gaps to the ISO standard you are working towards.

Business Management Systems

In order to meet the requirements of Plan, Do, Check, Act your business will need established policies and processes.

Internal Auditing

Providing Internal Auditing for your Management System through an structured Programme. The schedule of internal auditing can be tailored to suit your requirements, for example - Monthly Bi-monthly Quarterly Annually All audits are documented and the detailed internal audit reports and annual plan forms an important part in your external auditing process.

Industries

Understand how ISO Management System Implementation can improve your business activities and performance.

Manufacturing

- Consistent, reliable quality with fewer defects, less scrap, and reduced rework - Lean, efficient processes that eliminate waste and bottlenecks - Clear communication and accountability across teams and departments - Proactive risk management for safer, more predictable operations -Traceability and identification management from raw materials to delivery, helping to reduce faults, faster recalls, and improved workflows

Facilities Management

- Consistent service delivery across every site through structured, repeatable processes - Clear roles, responsibilities, and communication, reducing delays, confusion, and contractor friction - Proactive maintenance and easier compliance, supported by reliable, centralised documentation - Standardised training and onboarding, ensuring service quality stays high no matter who’s on shift

Professional Services

- Consistent, high‑quality service delivery across teams, projects, and client engagements - Structured documentation and knowledge sharing, reducing errors and eliminating reliance on individual memory - Clear, aligned communication from sales to delivery, preventing scope creep and mismatched expectations - More predictable operations through stronger compliance management, resource planning, and standardised onboarding

News

ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 - What to expect....

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Trusted Consultant

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The Benefits of ISO Certification

The Benefits of ISO Certification

The Principles of ISO and the Plan Do Check Act process approach explained.

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The journey to Certification explained

The journey to Certification explained

A guide to the certification process and what to expect

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Testimonials

Testimonials give you the reassurance that other businesses have already seen real results from working with me — they show you exactly what to expect and help you feel confident you’re choosing a consultant who genuinely delivers

 An excellent service provider, Nicola takes you through the process making everything clear, easy to understand and enjoyable. 

MB3 Technical Services
Dan Kenworthy
     

 Nicola was very prompt, clear and supportive in her communication. In person she helped us to achieve what we were aiming for and to simplify the process that daunted us. We now feel more confident about the task ahead. 

Manchester Central
Heather Fitsell
     

 Very helpful, couldn't do without her. 

UK Industrial Control Systems Limited
Aleksandra Chadwick
     

 Nicola assisted us gaining our ISO9001 accreditation, she went above and beyond our needs and expectations in order to do this in a very short time frame! Nicola worked with us to tailor ISO to our business, helping us understand and utilize it in the best ways possible. We could not have done it without her. 

AC Secure Ltd
Kirsty & Adam Cousens
     

 Nicola has been amazing from start to finish of the process for gaining ISO 9001 & 14001. She carried out an initial Audit. Then working with us, giving us clear guidance & working towards the agreed time frame of our 2nd ISO Audit. Amazing knowledge of all ISO processes 

Clear Image Systems
Kevin Sanasy
     

 Nicola helped us gain ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, she was amazing from start to finish. She helped us understand what we needed and how we could achieve it. She responded super fast to any of our queries we had. Everyone in our company enjoyed working with Nicola and will continue to do so in the future. We would high recommend her services. 

Laser Fire & Security
Lucy Campbell
     

 I'm certain I wouldn't have got through the ISO 9001 process without Nicola. I had previously had a few false starts with consultants and never completed it due to myself and how disorganised I am. A brilliant consultant and person. 

GK Safety
Gary Ellis

Contact

  • Saddleworth, England, United Kingdom