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Date: 10 Jul 2025

Location: HK

Company: LRQA

Job ID:42106
Location:LRQA - Hong Kong - Dorset House
Position Category:Consulting
Position Type:Employee Regular

LRQA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant to join our rapidly growing business in Asia-Pacific. The Senior Consultant will be part of the ESG Consulting, APAC, team and will report to an (Associate) Director in the region. We are seeking deep expertise in Human Rights and practical application of Human Rights in supply chains. Forced labour investigations, worker repayment projects, ethical recruitment programs, and human rights due diligence are among wide range of human rights engagements we are delivering for top global companies across virtually all industries.

This is a client-facing management role with sales responsibilities. Senior Consultants on our team engage directly with senior clients, manage several direct reports, and contribute frequently to the sales process.

The ideal candidate is an aspiring leader who is motivated by the opportunity to be part of building something that is new and impactful – and to overcome all the challenges inherent in achieving ambitious visions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery (60-70%)
Independently manage project delivery, including management of all project staff, with varying levels of direction from a director
Own and manage scope, work plan, and budget throughout the project lifecycle
Report on progress to all stakeholders (internal and external)
Manage multiple projects and clients at the same time
Business Development (20 - 25%)
Regularly contribute to proposal development and pitches as needed
Proactively identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients during the course of project delivery
Contribute to marketing efforts through occasional blog posts, thought leadership articles, participation in webinars and panels, and other activities
Team Management & Development (10-25%)
Directly manage approximately 2-3 Associates or Consultants
Provide continuous on-the-job training and development to direct reports and the rest of the team
Contribute to internal training efforts
Product Development (5-10%)
Continuously improve service delivery during engagements and share learnings with the larger team through creation of case studies and other IP
Partner with senior leaders, customer leads, and other product leads to support the design and development of effective programs, products, and services
Administration and use LRQA platforms and in an accurate and timely manner (5-10%)

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

5-7+ years of relevant experience
Proven consultant -- Experience in consulting roles that involve independent project management and significant contributions to business development
Human rights expertise -- Experience with human rights and labor risks in supply chains, including the practical application of human rights in the form of engagements such as investigations and human rights due diligence
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Professional experience and expertise in grievance mechanisms / worker helplines and broader worker engagement solutions is a plus
Outstanding written and spoken communication and presentation skills
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
Capacity and willingness to work across different time zones and to hold meetings outside of regular local working hours
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience in a high-growth company or entrepreneurial environment
Legal background is a plus

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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