Job ID:44038
Location:LRQA - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Par
Position Category:Administration/Business Support
Position Type:Employee Regular
Senior Aquaculture Scheme Manager (Global Seafood)
Location: Hybrid/Office
Company: LRQA
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Aquaculture Scheme Manager to lead the global delivery, performance, and growth of our aquaculture certification schemes.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for scheme performance, team management, financial delivery, and client engagement. You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality certification delivery while driving operational excellence and business growth across a global portfolio.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Scheme Delivery
- Own the end-to-end performance of global aquaculture certification schemes (e.g. ASC, BAP, GlobalG.A.P.)
- Ensure audits, certification decisions, and technical reviews are delivered on time and to the highest standards
- Drive consistency and quality across all regions
Manage and Develop Teams
- Lead and develop a team of Scheme Managers and Coordinators
- Set clear performance objectives aligned to delivery and commercial targets
- Drive accountability, workload balance, and operational discipline
- Build a high-performing, globally aligned delivery team
Ensure Technical Excellence
- Maintain strong expertise in aquaculture standards and accreditation requirements
- Oversee auditor performance, calibration, and technical reviews
- Ensure full compliance with certification bodies and regulatory expectations
Own Financial Performance
- Manage revenue, costs, and margins across schemes
- Deliver accurate forecasting and performance tracking
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve profitability
Drive Growth and Client Impact
- Partner with commercial teams to support sales, tenders, and proposals
- Identify growth opportunities within existing and new clients
- Contribute directly to revenue growth and pipeline conversion
Plan and Optimise Delivery
- Lead demand forecasting and resource planning globally
- Ensure alignment between capacity and audit demand
- Proactively manage delivery risks and bottlenecks
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with scheme owners, accreditation bodies, and key clients
- Act as a senior escalation point for technical and operational matters
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing certification schemes within aquaculture & seafood
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop global teams
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
- Deep understanding of certification standards and accreditation frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate globally, balancing technical, operational, and commercial priorities
Why Join LRQA?
- Lead globally recognised certification schemes with real industry impact
- Work with a high-performing, international team
- Play a pivotal role in driving sustainability and assurance across the seafood sector
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities
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