Auditor - Contractor on Demand

Job ID:44531
Location:[[location_obj]] 
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand

Purpose of the Role

• To deliver high-quality verification services whilst actively developing and growing client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and supporting business growth.
• Acts as a trusted technical advisor to clients, maintaining impartiality and independence whilst promoting LRQA's portfolio of assurance, verification and advisory services.
• The role combines technical verification delivery with responsibility for business development, account growth and revenue generation within an assigned sector, geography or client portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Verification & Technical Delivery:

• Plan and Conduct verification of ESG, sustainability and climate-related disclosures (e.g. GHG emissions, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Net Zero targets).

• Evaluate evidence, data, systems and processes against verification criteria.
• Identify and communicate findings in a professional, objective and constructive manner.
• Produce high-quality reports and verification statements within agreed service levels.
• Maintain technical competence and authorisation across applicable schemes and sectors.

Business Development:

• Identify opportunities for new and expanded verification, certification, training and advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business challenges, risks and strategic priorities.
• Identify and originate client opportunities through insight-led technical discussions.
• Support proposal development, scoping, pricing discussions and contract renewals.
• Contribute to revenue growth and client portfolio development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as a trusted LRQA representative and primary technical contact for assigned clients.
• Develop long-term partnerships through proactive client engagement.
• Conduct account reviews and identify future client needs.
• Promote the value of LRQA services through insight-led discussions.
• Support customer retention and revenue growth initiatives.

Quality, Risk & Compliance:

• Maintain independence, impartiality and confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure all verification activities are conducted in accordance with LRQA procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Identify and escalate potential compliance, technical or ethical concerns.
• Support internal and external audits, accreditation assessments and quality reviews.

Market & Industry Development:

• Maintain awareness of market developments, emerging regulations and industry trends.
• Represent LRQA at industry events, conferences and client forums.
• Share market intelligence and client feedback with internal stakeholders.
• Support development of new service offerings and sector initiatives.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Relevant degree, technical qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience in verification, auditing, inspection or assurance activities.
• Experience with ESG frameworks and standards (e.g. CSRD, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, TCFD, EU Taxonomy).
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Experience managing customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify and convert commercial opportunities.
• Ability to transition from advisory-oriented roles to independent verification, adopting an objective and evidence-based assessment approach
• English language proficency 

Desirable:

• Experience in a seller-doer, consultant or client-facing technical role.
• Knowledge of regulated or accredited conformity assessment environments.
• Business development or account management experience.
• Sector expertise relevant to LRQA's strategic growth markets.
• Experience with CRM and pipeline management tools.

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