Food Safety Auditor / Social Assessor - Global
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2483 (70% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and LRQA GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3582 (Health and safety managers and officers, Emphasis on worker safety and wellbeing assessments), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask LRQA GROUP LIMITED what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2483 Environmental health professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3582 Health and safety managers and officers Also possible | £33,400 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job ID:43711
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Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand
Food Safety Auditor / Social Assessor (Self-Employed Contractor)
Regions & Countries Required
Europe
- Hungary
- Greece
- Lithuania
- Estonia
- Finland
- Latvia
- Belgium
- Georgia
- Azerbaijan
South America
- Costa Rica
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Martinique
- Uruguay
Africa
- Morocco
- Mauritius
Asia
- Japan
- China
Location
Home-based within one of the above countries.
Self-Employed Independent Contractor - This is a contractor position only and is not a full-time, permanent, or employed role. Assessors will be engaged on an independent contractor basis and assigned work according to programme requirements, geographic coverage, qualifications, and availability.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced self-employed Food Safety Auditors and Social Assessors to support the delivery of a global workplace assessment programme.
Unlike traditional social compliance or food safety audits, this programme places significant emphasis on the physical and psychological safety and wellbeing of workers. As an independent contractor, you will conduct assessments at site level, evaluating the extent to which workplace standards, policies, and management systems are effectively implemented.
Contractors will be engaged on an assignment-by-assignment basis and will be responsible for delivering assessments in accordance with programme requirements and protocols.
Responsibilities
As a self-employed contractor, you will:
- Conduct assessments in line with programme protocols and client requirements.
- Review management systems, policies, and workplace practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must have:
- A recognised qualification in Food Safety.
- Experience conducting food safety audits, assessments, inspections, or compliance evaluations.
- Strong interviewing, evidence-gathering, and report-writing skills.
- Experience assessing management systems and workplace controls.
- APSCA registration or qualification is highly desirable for candidates undertaking social assessments.
- Additional qualifications in social compliance, ethical trade, environmental management, occupational health & safety, or auditing are advantageous.
- Existing auditor or assessor credentials with recognised certification bodies are beneficial.
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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Where this offer sits in the market
Environmental health professionals (SOC 2483) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~10k in sample- Middle half £35,620–~46,436
- Median £41,028
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–36,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LRQA GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2483 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.