Consultant Network Manager

LRQA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Global team exposure

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Consultant Network Manager in the United Kingdom to energise our consultant community and drive relationship-led growth. You will build trust with external partners, plan regular engagement activities and identify new assessment opportunities to sustain a steady pipeline.

Ideal candidates bring experience managing consultants or partners, strong communication, and a proactive, organised approach to multiple relationships within a global assurance environment.

Qualifications

• Relationship-driven professional with experience managing partners, consultants or external networks.
• Proactive with outreach, engagement, and keeping conversations alive.
• Experience in lead generation, business development or account management.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with existing consultants to support LRQA’s mission.
• Plan regular touchpoints, calls, virtual meetings, and events to keep consultants engaged.
• Identify new assessment opportunities and generate qualified leads for the sales pipeline.
• Serve as primary contact for consultant inquiries and navigate LRQA processes.
• Monitor activity and performance; take steps to re-energise relationships when needed.
• Capture interactions and updates in the CRM to improve visibility and forecasting.
• Share consultant insights to influence tools, communication and engagement strategies.

Skills

Relationship management

Lead generation

Account management

Communication

Networking

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, lasting relationships with existing consultants, ensuring they feel supported, informed and connected to LRQA’s mission and services.
• Plan and deliver regular touchpoints, calls, virtual meetings, updates, events, to keep consultants active, motivated and aligned with our value proposition.
• Work closely with consultants to identify new assessment opportunities, ensuring a steady flow of qualified leads into the sales pipeline.
• Act as the primary point of contact for consultant enquiries, helping them navigate LRQA processes, tools and offerings to maximise joint success.
• Monitor consultant activity, engagement levels and performance, taking proactive steps to re‑energise relationships and address gaps.
• Ensure all consultant interactions, opportunities and updates are captured in our CRM, supporting visibility, forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Share insights from the consultant community to help shape better tools, communications and engagement strategies.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

Who are LRQA?

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.

What We Offer:

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.

These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.

For questions about the screening process, contact [e-mail]