Food Safety Auditors - (Global)

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced contractors to deliver audits or technical services on an assignment-by-assignment basis.
Engagements are defined by agreed scopes of work, deliverables, timescales, and fees, with no guarantee of ongoing or exclusive work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned audits or technical services in line with applicable standards, scheme requirements, and client criteria.


• Apply professional judgement consistently and impartially within approved scope.


• Complete reports and documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.


• Use LRQA systems for submission of deliverables where contractually required.


• Escalate risks, conflicts of interest, or technical issues promptly.


• Maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with LRQA’s Code of Ethics.


• Comply with client site rules and applicable health and safety requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering services relevant to the applicable scheme(s).


• Appropriate professional qualifications and approvals.


• Sector experience relevant to the assignment (e.g. retail, hospitality, seafood, agriculture).


• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines.

Working Relationship

• Contractors operate on a non-exclusive basis and are responsible for their own tax, insurance, and statutory obligations.


• Engagement is subject to successful onboarding, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Performance Expectations

• Delivery aligned to agreed scope, quality standards, and timelines.


• Compliance with approval, witness, and monitoring requirements where applicable.


• Professional conduct with clients and stakeholders at all times.

Equal Opportunity Statement
LRQA welcomes applications from suitably qualified contractors and is committed to diversity and inclusion in all engagements.