At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global aquaculture certification schemes and ensure high standards in seafood production.
- Company: Join NSF, a leader in improving health through science and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote work, comprehensive health benefits, and paid volunteering time.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable seafood practices while working with diverse global stakeholders.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in aquaculture auditing and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about aquaculture, seafood and certification? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of globally recognised certification schemes such as MarinTrust, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and GLOBALG.A.P., helping shape the future of responsible aquaculture and seafood production worldwide.
As Technical Scheme Lead, you'll provide technical oversight and certification support across NSF's Aquaculture & Seafood programmes, working closely with auditors, clients, accreditation bodies and scheme owners around the world. You'll play a key role in technical governance, certification decisions, auditor competence and scheme performance, helping ensure programmes are delivered consistently and in line with accreditation requirements.
This could be a great fit for experienced aquaculture and seafood auditors looking to move into a broader technical leadership role, while remaining closely connected to the industry. You don't need to have worked for a Certification Body previously. If you've worked with the relevant schemes and meet the required qualifications and experience, including through internal auditing or compliance roles, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- Remote working: Work from home, with support from a collaborative UK-based and global team.
- Global impact: Take ownership of internationally recognised schemes, work with stakeholders around the world, and help shape the future direction of aquaculture and seafood certification programmes.
- Balanced travel: Remain connected to the industry through international and regional travel, while benefiting from significantly less travel than many full-time auditing roles.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health cover, death-in-service benefit, company sick pay scheme and income protection.
- Wellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and an annual paid Mental Wellness Day.
- Volunteering time: Paid time off to support causes you care about.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience within aquaculture and/or seafood auditing, certification, technical compliance or scheme management (this is a scheme requirement).
- Experience auditing against at least two of the following schemes: MarinTrust, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), and GLOBALG.A.P. or equivalent Seafood Certification standards.
- Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent).
- Seafood HACCP certification (or equivalent).
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in aquaculture, fisheries, food science, biology or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of certification standards, accreditation requirements and ISO 17065.
- Ability to balance scheme management responsibilities with auditing, technical review and certification activities.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Our Culture:
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values: Do the Right Thing, Treat People Well, Relentlessly Pursue Excellence, We are one NSF. These principles drive everything we do - from client service to internal collaboration.
Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!
Aquaculture Technical Scheme Lead employer: NSF International
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