Seafood Auditor - Global
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3115 (75% 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 8143 (Routine inspectors and testers), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3115 Quality assurance technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
8143 Routine inspectors and testers 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:42995
Location:[[location_obj]]
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand
We are inviting applications from self-employed auditors to join our dynamic team across various seafood schemes. This is a flexible opportunity designed to accommodate a wide range of professional backgrounds and availability.
If you're passionate about auditing and want to contribute to meaningful change in the seafood sector, we’d love to hear from you. The nature and volume of work will vary depending on scheme needs and your individual experience, expertise, and availability.
Whether you're an experienced auditor in seafood certification or looking to expand your auditing portfolio, we welcome your application.
Technical/Professional Qualifications/Requirements:
Required:
A good level of spoken and written English.
At least two years’ relevant experience. Those with farm experience will be considered for farm audits, while those with processing experience may be assigned to processing plant audits, and so on—ensuring alignment between expertise and audit type.
Desirable:
- Prior auditing experience in a relevant field (e.g. aquaculture, supply chain, animal welfare, food safety or environmental compliance).
- Lead Auditor/Assessor qualification (e.g. ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 etc.)
- Qualified to audit in a relevant scheme(s) such as MSC, ASC, GLOBALG.A.P., GSA BAP and SPS etc.
- A post-high school diploma or equivalent (course duration ≥2 years) in a relevant discipline.
- Other relevant training such as in HACCP principles, social auditing or fish welfare.
- Over 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Second or subsequent languages (other than English).
Key Responsibilities:
- Attain and maintain competence to audit in relevant certification scheme(s).
- Plan, carry out and document as appropriate assigned seafood audits or related tasks to a high standard and within KPIs.
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
Quality assurance technicians (SOC 3115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sample- Middle half £28,444–41,340
- Median £32,968
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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About sponsorship for this role
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 3115 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.