Business Support Specialist

Nettitude Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification body in Edinburgh seeks a detail-oriented Business Support Specialist to support the administration of global aquaculture certification schemes. This hybrid role emphasizes compliance administration and database management, crucial for client and stakeholder services. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary education in marine science and experience with certification schemes. Join us to make a meaningful impact in sustainable seafood practices.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse international team

Impact in sustainable seafood practices

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance administration and database management.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Interest in marine environments and aquaculture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full audit lifecycle—from application to certificate issuance.
• Maintain and update internal and external scheme databases.
• Support scheme owners and auditors with accurate information.

Skills

Compliance administration

Database management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Interest in marine environments

Familiarity with certification schemes

Education

Tertiary education in marine science or related fields

Job description

Job ID:42966

Location:LRQA - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Par

Position Category:Administration/Business Support

Position Type:Employee Regular

Business Support Specialist (Aquaculture Scheme)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid; 2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Reporting to:Scheme Manager
Organisation:LRQA Seafood Division

About the Role

Are you passionate about marine science and aquaculture? LRQA is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Support Specialist to support the administration and technical delivery of global aquaculture certification schemes. This role is central to ensuring our clients, auditors, and stakeholders receive first-class service throughout the certification lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full audit lifecycle—from application to certificate issuance.
• Maintain and update internal and external scheme databases.
• Ensure data accuracy for invoicing, resource planning, and compliance.
• Support scheme owners and auditors with timely, accurate information.
• Participate in scheme owner meetings and industry events.
• Assist in auditor onboarding, competency tracking, and training delivery.
• Contribute to operational efficiency improvements and process innovation.
• Handle client and stakeholder queries with professionalism and care.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Experience in compliance administration and database management.
• Tertiary education (preferably in marine science, aquaculture, or related fields).
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Interest in marine environments and aquaculture.
• Experience with certification schemes (ASC, BAP, Global GAP, MSC, BRC, SQF).
• Familiarity with ISO 17065 and accreditation processes.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a globally respected certification body.
• Work with a diverse, international team.
• Make a meaningful impact in sustainable seafood practices.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry engagement.

Ready to dive in?

Apply now and help shape the future of responsible aquaculture.

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