Consultant Network Manager

LRQA Group Limited 2021; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Consultant Network Manager to energise our consultant community, strengthen relationships and drive opportunities into our assessment services. You will engage consultants, plan regular touchpoints and events, generate high-quality leads, and act as the main contact for inquiries, while maintaining CRM records to support visibility and continuous improvement.

Join a global assurance leader and help foster collaboration across diverse sectors, delivering measurable impact and

Qualifications

• Relationship-driven professional with experience managing partners, consultants, or external networks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust quickly.
• Proactive mindset with enjoyment of outreach and keeping conversations alive.
• Experience in lead generation, business development or account management.
• Organised, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple relationships and priorities.
• Familiarity with technical, industrial or assurance-related sectors is beneficial.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools to manage interactions and track activity.

Responsibilities

• Engage and nurture Our Consultant Network, building strong, lasting relationships and keeping consultants informed and connected to LRQA's mission.
• Drive Consultant Engagement Activities by planning and delivering touchpoints, calls, virtual meetings, updates, and events to keep consultants active and aligned.
• Generate High-Quality Leads by working with consultants to identify new assessment opportunities and maintain a steady flow of qualified leads.
• Strengthen Collaboration by acting as the primary point of contact for consultant enquiries and helping them navigate LRQA processes, tools and offerings.
• Maintain Network Health by monitoring consultant activity and address gaps to re-energise relationships.
• Champion Accurate Record Keeping by ensuring all interactions and opportunities are captured in the CRM to support visibility and forecasting.
• Support Continuous Improvement by sharing insights from the consultant community to improve tools and engagement strategies.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Proactive outreach

Lead generation

Account management

CRM familiarity

Multirole coordination

Industry knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Digital tools

Job description

We are now looking for a Consultant Network Manager to strengthen and energise our consultant community, ensuring relationships thrive, collaboration grows and new opportunities flow into our assessment services.,

• Engage and Nurture Our Consultant Network Build strong, lasting relationships with existing consultants, ensuring they feel supported, informed and connected to LRQA's mission and services.
• Drive Consultant Engagement Activities Plan and deliver regular touchpoints, calls, virtual meetings, updates, events, to keep consultants active, motivated and aligned with our value proposition.
• Generate High-Quality Leads Work closely with consultants to identify new assessment opportunities, ensuring a steady flow of qualified leads into the sales pipeline.
• Strengthen Collaboration Act as the primary point of contact for consultant enquiries, helping them navigate LRQA processes, tools and offerings to maximise joint success.
• Maintain Network Health Monitor consultant activity, engagement levels and performance, taking proactive steps to re-energise relationships and address gaps.
• Champion Accurate Record Keeping Ensure all consultant interactions, opportunities and updates are captured in our CRM, supporting visibility, forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Support Continuous Improvement Share insights from the consultant community to help shape better tools, communications and engagement strategies.
• A relationship-driven professional with experience managing partners, consultants, or external networks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
• A proactive mindset-someone who enjoys outreach, engagement and keeping conversations alive.
• Experience in lead generation, business development or account management.
• An organised, self-motivated individual who can manage multiple relationships and priorities.
• Familiarity with technical, industrial or assurance-related sectors is beneficial.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools to manage interactions and track activity.

At LRQA, our mission is to be the leading digitally enabled assurance provider, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. Through innovation, deep sector expertise and a commitment to a safer, more sustainable world, we support organisations across food, cybersecurity, ESG and beyond., LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth. Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future., At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage. We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive. Guided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-Employment Checks: If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.