Lead Assessor / Senior Assessor

Job ID:43703
Location:LRQA - Shenzhen - Guomao Commerc 
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Fixed Term

Who are LRQA?

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

With a presence in 150 countries and a team of over 5,000 experts, we support more than 61,000 clients across diverse sectors. 

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to conduct and lead social compliance audits against applicable standards, ensuring quality, integrity, and timely delivery for clients.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

•  Deliver high‑quality, consistent assessments aligned with client and scheme requirements
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients during planning, on-site work, and reporting
• Manage opening and closing meetings effectively, ensuring clarity of scope, findings, and outcomes
• Respond promptly to client queries and support issue resolution within the defined boundaries of auditor independence
• Represent the company professionally at all times, protecting client trust and brand reputation
• Deliver assessments on time and to quality standards, enabling repeat business and long-term client relationships
• Identify opportunities for expanded scope (where appropriate) and provide feedback to account or sales teams
• Maintain required qualifications and flexibility to support high-demand programs and markets
• Act as a trusted technical resource that enhances the company’s credibility in the market
• Plan and execute audits efficiently within agreed time allocations and budgets
• Minimize rework by ensuring accurate, evidence-based findings and high-quality reporting
• Follow company procedures and use standardized tools to ensure operational consistency
• Manage travel, time, and administrative tasks responsibly
• Support productivity by mentoring junior assessors and reducing escalations or quality issues
• Take ownership of personal performance, quality metrics, and delivery commitments
• Act as a role model for APSCA ethics, integrity, and professional behavior
• Provide constructive guidance, coaching, and on-the-job support to less experienced assessors
• Participate in witness audits, calibration sessions, and technical reviews as required
• Embrace feedback and continuous improvement to raise individual and team performance
• Use digital audit platforms, tools, and reporting systems accurately and consistently
• Maintain timely and complete digital records, evidence, and documentation
• Adapt to new technologies, remote assessment tools, and system updates
• Follow data security, confidentiality, and information management requirements
• Actively support digital ways of working that improve efficiency and transparency

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements

• APSCA CSCA certification
• BSCI Lead Auditor certification
• 3–5+ years of social compliance auditing experience
• Proven experience leading social compliance assessments
• Adhere to all company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality of information
• Undertake social compliance assessments in accordance with LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and specific client expectations outlined in Field Instruction (FI)
• Undertake and lead specialty assessments that require a high level of expertise, such as management system audits, environmental audits and chemical audits etc.
• Lead an audit team and delegate tasks to team auditors to reach an audit conclusion
• Deliver quality reports according to LRQA and client protocols and timelines
• Deep understanding of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures, local labor laws, environmental and management system audit expectations
• Support on-site training for new auditors and calibration training
• Take additional responsibility for designated client project management and technical support as needed
• Good command of written English
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in field audit environments

Pre-Employment Checks 

If you are successful in securing a role with us, we will carry out pre-employment checks in accordance with what is allowed under local law.  

These checks will include, (as permitted):- right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.

We may involve the third-party supplier to run the background checks as needed and your data will be retained for a period as needed for the purpose of employing you. 

Your data will be stored in accordance with all relevant privacy legislation.  

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider.  The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).

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