Business Support Specialist - Seafood

Job ID:44027
Location:LRQA - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Par  
Position Category:Administration/Business Support
Position Type:Employee Regular

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.

LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Business Support Specialist to join our Seafood team. This role is central to ensuring the smooth delivery of global seafood audit and certification services, supporting operational teams, auditors, and clients across multiple regions.

You will play a key role in coordinating activities, managing data and systems, and ensuring efficient administration across a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and administration of seafood audits globally
• Support onboarding and management of auditors and contractor documentation
• Maintain accurate data within internal systems (CRM / operational platforms)
• Assist with client communications, audit preparation, and reporting outputs
• Monitor workflow pipelines to ensure timely delivery and invoicing
• Support the team with document control, certification records, and compliance tracking
• Provide general administrative support to Service Delivery and Technical teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with high attention to detail
• Experience in administrative, operations, or business support roles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a global environment
• Confident working with systems and data (CRM experience beneficial)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivery and problem-solving

Desirable

• Experience in food, seafood, agriculture, or certification environments
• Understanding of audit or compliance processes
• Exposure to working with global contractor networks

Why Join Us

Work within a growing global seafood assurance business

Be part of an international team delivering critical sustainability and food safety services

Opportunity to develop within operations, service delivery, or technical pathways

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. 

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