LRQA
Business Support Specialist - Seafood
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Job ID: 44390
Location: LRQA - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Par
Position Category: Administration/Business Support
Position Type: Employee Regular
About this role
As a member of LRQA’s Fisheries Team, the Fisheries Business Support role reports to the Fisheries Manager.
The role’s core responsibilities relate primarily to the support of the Fisheries Team in delivery of the certification schemes, primarily MSC Fisheries, and Marin Trust. Mainly in the management of subcontractors, and input and maintenance of the platforms used by the team for audit planning and financial reporting.
The Fisheries Business Support role is also expected to support LRQA’s Quality Team and the Fisheries team in ensuring that documentation, control manuals and operating procedures related to fisheries schemes are fit for purpose and comply with accreditation body and scheme owner requirements where these responsibilities extend to contributing to internal and external audit and review processes as required
Technical/Professional Qualifications/Requirements:
Required:
- A strong grasp of administrative programmes/software and database management.
- Able to work both as part of a team and, where required, without supervision including prioritising, planning, and scheduling work effectively.
- Analytical approach to work and excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with finance platforms
Desirable:
- An interest in marine science/aquaculture.
- Experience with administering company compliance requirements.
- Prior experience of accredited certification schemes and auditing, particularly in schemes such as Marine Stewardship Council or Marin Trust.
- Second or subsequent languages (other than English).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office.
- Flexible approach to working hours where required.
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Who are LRQA?
LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.
Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.
What We Offer:
- Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported.
- We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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At LRQA, we believe that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.
We believe the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we build 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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At LRQA, we believe that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.
We believe the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we build 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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