Compliance Consultancy & Audit Support Services

ISO, Cyber Essentials & Regulatory Compliance Experts

Achieve compliance faster, reduce business risk and prepare for successful certification audits with expert compliance consultancy from Impact IT Solutions.

Whether you’re working towards ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR or another recognised standard, our consultants provide practical guidance from initial gap analysis through to certification and ongoing compliance management.

We help organisations of all sizes build effective compliance programmes, strengthen governance, improve security and demonstrate trust to customers, suppliers and regulators. Our structured approach reduces complexity, saves internal resources and ensures you're fully prepared for internal and external audits.

What is Compliance Consultancy?

Compliance consultancy helps organisations understand, implement and maintain the policies, processes and controls required to meet recognised standards and regulatory requirements.

Rather than simply providing documentation, our consultants work alongside your team to:

Assess your current level of compliance
Identify risks and compliance gaps
Develop practical improvement plans
Create required policies and procedures
Prepare your business for certification audits
Support continuous compliance after certification

Whether you’re seeking certification for the first time or maintaining existing standards, we provide the expertise needed to make compliance straightforward and achievable.

Book a Compliance Sprint

Speak with one of our compliance consultants to discuss your current compliance posture, audit goals, and operational requirements.

We’ll help you:

Identify likely compliance gaps
Understand certification requirements
Prioritise remediation activities
Improve audit readiness
Build a practical compliance roadmap
Reduce compliance-related operational risk

Simply choose a time that works for you and submit your request for a free 30-minute compliance consultancy.

Why Businesses Choose Compliance Consultancy

Achieving compliance isn’t simply about passing an audit—it’s about protecting your organisation, improving operational performance and giving customers confidence.

Professional compliance consultancy helps you:

Reduce cyber security risks
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Win contracts requiring certification
Improve internal processes
Demonstrate governance and accountability
Increase customer trust
Simplify future audits
Reduce the risk of costly compliance failures

Our 5-Step Compliance Consultancy Framework

Step 1 – Compliance Gap Assessment

We begin by reviewing your existing policies, documentation, technical controls and business processes.

This identifies:

Current compliance maturity
Areas of non-conformance
Missing documentation
Technical weaknesses
Process improvements

You’ll receive a prioritised action plan outlining exactly what needs to be completed.

Step 2 – Compliance Roadmap

Following the assessment, we develop a structured implementation plan tailored to your organisation.

This includes:

Project milestones
Compliance priorities
Documentation requirements
Resource planning
Audit preparation schedule

Our consultants ensure improvements are practical, achievable and aligned with your business objectives.

Step 3 – Implementation Support

We help implement the controls required by your chosen framework.

Support may include:

Information security policies
Risk management procedures
Asset registers
Access control policies
Supplier management
Incident response plans
Staff awareness programmes
Governance documentation

Rather than delivering generic templates, we tailor documentation to your organisation and existing processes.

Step 4 – Internal Audit & Audit Readiness

Before certification, we conduct comprehensive internal audits to ensure your organisation is fully prepared.

We review:

Policies and procedures
Evidence of compliance
Technical controls
Risk registers
Staff understanding
Management review documentation

Any remaining issues are identified and resolved before the external audit takes place.

Step 5 – Ongoing Compliance Management

Compliance doesn’t end once certification is achieved.

We provide ongoing consultancy including:

Annual internal audits
Policy reviews
Risk assessments
Continuous improvement planning
Regulatory updates
Management reporting
Certification maintenance support

This helps ensure compliance remains effective as your organisation evolves.

Compliance Consultancy at a Glance

Our services include:

ISO 27001 Consultancy
ISO 9001 Consultancy
Cyber Essentials Consultancy
GDPR Compliance Support
Internal Audit Services
External Audit Services
Risk Assessments
Policy & Procedure Development
Business Continuity Planning
Information Security Governance
Ongoing Compliance Management

Compliance Standards We Support

Our consultants provide support across a wide range of recognised standards and regulatory frameworks.

ISO 9001 — Quality Management

Quality Management Systems focused on improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

ISO 22301 — Business Continuity

Business Continuity Management Systems ensuring resilience during disruption.

ISO 27701 — Privacy Information Management

Privacy Information Management Systems extending ISO 27001 for privacy compliance.

ISO 27001 — Information Security

Information Security Management Systems designed to protect business information and reduce cyber risk.

ISO 42001 — Artificial Intelligence Management

Artificial Intelligence Management Systems supporting responsible AI governance.

ISO 14001 — Environmental Management

Environmental Management Systems designed to reduce environmental impact and demonstrate good environmental governance.

ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety

Health and Safety Management Systems designed to reduce workplace risk and maintain a safer working environment.

Cyber Essentials

Government-backed cyber security certification helping organisations protect against common cyber threats.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Independent technical verification demonstrating stronger cyber security controls.

GDPR

Data protection consultancy helping organisations meet UK GDPR requirements and protect personal data.

Compliance Standards We Support

Our consultants provide support across a wide range of recognised standards and regulatory frameworks.

Why Choose Impact IT Solutions?

Businesses choose Impact IT Solutions because we provide practical compliance advice that delivers measurable business value.

Our consultants offer:

Experienced compliance specialists
Practical, business-focused advice
End-to-end project management
Audit preparation expertise
Information security knowledge
Clear documentation
Ongoing compliance support
Long-term partnership approach

Rather than overwhelming you with unnecessary paperwork, we focus on building sustainable compliance processes that support your business objectives.

Example Client Success

Helping a Growing Business Achieve ISO Certification

Challenge

A growing professional services organisation needed to achieve ISO certification to meet customer procurement requirements while continuing day-to-day operations.

Our approach

Conducted a full compliance gap assessment
Created a phased implementation roadmap
Developed required documentation
Delivered staff awareness training
Completed internal audits
Supported the external certification audit

Outcome

The organisation achieved certification successfully, strengthened internal governance, improved security processes and increased confidence during customer due diligence

FAQs

What does a compliance consultant do?

A compliance consultant assesses your organisation against recognised standards, identifies gaps, develops an implementation plan and supports you through certification and ongoing compliance management.

Which compliance standards do you support?

We support ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR and other recognised compliance frameworks.

How long does compliance implementation take?

Implementation times vary depending on the size of your organisation, existing controls and the standard being pursued. Following an initial assessment, we’ll provide a realistic project timeline.

Do you provide internal audits?

Yes. We carry out independent internal audits to identify any remaining issues before your certification audit.

Can you help after certification?

Absolutely. We provide ongoing compliance management, annual internal audits, policy reviews and continual improvement support to maintain certification.

Do you offer remote consultancy?

Yes. We provide both remote and on-site compliance consultancy across the UK.

What industries do you support?

We work with organisations across manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, finance, education, technology, legal and many other sectors.

Can your cyber security team help resolve technical compliance gaps?

Absolutely. Our in-house cyber security specialists can assist with vulnerability remediation, endpoint security, Microsoft 365 security, backup and disaster recovery, access controls, monitoring, and broader cyber security improvements required for compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.

Ready to Simplify Compliance?

Whether you’re preparing for your first certification, improving your existing compliance programme or maintaining multiple standards, our consultants can help.

Contact Impact IT Solutions today to discuss your compliance requirements and discover how our consultancy and audit support services can help your organisation achieve and maintain compliance with confidence.