Seafood Auditor

LRQA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home-based working

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing technical training and dev.

Work with leading seafood businesses

Job summary

LRQA in the UK is seeking an experienced Seafood Auditor to join our seafood team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality audits against MSC Chain of Custody and domestic seafood assurance schemes, with robust reporting and client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have proven seafood audit experience, strong knowledge of supply chains, and the ability to travel extensively. Flexible home-based working and ongoing professional development are offered within a global assurance organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience auditing within the seafood industry.
• Demonstrable experience conducting MSC Chain of Custody audits.
• Strong understanding of seafood supply chains and traceability.
• Practical knowledge of seafood processing, handling, storage and distribution operations.
• Auditor qualification or experience against recognised management system or product certification standards.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied audit schedule.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits against domestic seafood assurance schemes and MSC Chain of Custody requirements.
• Plan, prepare and deliver audits in line with accreditation and scheme requirements.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and technical documentation within agreed timescales.
• Assess client compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain technical competence and knowledge of seafood industry developments.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients while maintaining auditor independence and impartiality.
• Support business growth through professional client engagement and identification of opportunities.

Skills

Auditing experience

MSC Chain of Custody audits

Report writing

Independent work

Travel readiness

Full UK driving licence

Education

Fisheries Science / Food Science / Marine Biology related degree

Job description

Job ID:44135
Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular

Join a Leading Global Assurance Business

We are looking for an experienced Seafood Auditor to join our growing Seafood team in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional with strong seafood sector knowledge and hands-on auditing experience to support the delivery of a range of seafood assurance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits against domestic seafood assurance schemes and MSC Chain of Custody requirements.
• Plan, prepare and deliver audits in line with accreditation and scheme requirements.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and technical documentation within agreed timescales.
• Assess client compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain technical competence and knowledge of seafood industry developments.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients while maintaining auditor independence and impartiality.
• Support business growth through professional client engagement and identification of opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience auditing within the seafood industry.
• Demonstrable experience conductingMSC Chain of Custody (CoC) audits.
• Strong understanding of seafood supply chains, traceability and chain of custody principles.
• Practical knowledge of seafood processing, handling, storage and distribution operations.
• Auditor qualification or experience against recognised management system or product certification standards.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied audit schedule.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Scotland.

Desirable

• Experience auditing fisheries, aquaculture or seafood processing operations.
• Knowledge of additional seafood assurance standards and schemes.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Fisheries Science, Food Science, Marine Biology or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible home-based working.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with leading seafood businesses across Scotland and beyond.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment within a global assurance organisation.

At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.

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