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Lead Auditor

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Date: 24 Feb 2026

Location: ESP, ES, 28003

Company: LRQA

Job ID:43446
Location:LRQA - Madrid - Cl José Abascal
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular

This role is a Full-Time role as a Laad Auditor working within the Retail & Hospitality Sector of LRQA.

You must live in Spain and be bilingual in Spanish and English - It is indicated as Madrid, but can be living in other locations as this is a home based position.

This role is primarily supporting the Retail & Hospitality Division delivering and undertaking unaccredited audits to Retail & Hospitality "own brand" standards across Spain and supporting an audit team delivering to clients in Spain.

You will deliver high quality assessments/audits and inspections that meet the needs of customers’ specific requirements in an efficient and professional manner.
Through providing effective management your responsibilities will include:
Providing professional support to the Business Support Specialists in Edinburgh.
Completing environmental audits (food safety, health and safety and fire safety audits) in accordance with legal and client driven requirements.
To be fully utilised throughout the year and cost efficient.
To complete audit reports immediately after audit and at the latest 48 hours after site visit but as agreed with the client SLA.
To keep colleagues appraised of industry developments.
Strategic Management support for Clients as required.
Review of documents including FSMS, H&S & Training Policies.
Shadow and Witness Audits of Auditors where technical support is given.
To maintain CPD and take on additional training as required.
Maintain a high level of IT skills in line with equipment and software used in the business.

Essential criteria:

Have a degree in the relevant science
Have Level 4 Food Safety and Health & Safety Qualifications
Have 3 years’ experience in the Food Safety sector.
Have a Lead Auditor Qualification specific to ISO22K or ISO45K (But we can train in this)

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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