LRQA, a leading global assurance partner, is looking for a Senior Food Auditor to join its assessment team in Belgium. This is an independent, technically focused role for someone who enjoys meeting many different clients, going deep on food safety systems, and sharing expertise to help organizations improve. As Senior Food Auditor, you’ll verify management systems in the food industry, individually or as part of a team; examine and assess quality management systems; help clients strengthen their overall food management systems; act as a sparring partner for audits at key accounts; serve as a subject matter expert in food technology; deepen client relationships; and contribute to the development of LRQA’s services. The role is available anywhere in Belgium on a hybrid basis, with around 30 percent remote work and the rest at client sites.
About LRQA — Global Assurance & Certification
Company: LRQA, a leading global assurance partner
Reach: Operating in more than 50 countries
Team: 2,500+ professionals
Clients: More than 60,000 supported worldwide
Services: Assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training
Senior Food Auditor Role — Verification, Assessment & Client Partnership
Department: Assessors / Food Auditing
Primary Focus: Third-party audits, management system verification, technical leadership
Scope: Food producers and clients across Belgium
Mission: Helping organizations build a safer, more sustainable food system
Senior Food Auditor Position Overview
The Senior Food Auditor role at LRQA is a technically focused, client-facing position that combines independent audit work with subject matter expertise in the food industry. You’ll verify management systems at food businesses, either working alone or as part of an audit team, examining and assessing quality management systems against the relevant standards. The work goes beyond checking boxes. Clients benefit when auditors help them understand where their food management system is strong and where it can improve, so you’ll contribute to that improvement and act as a knowledgeable sparring partner for audits at key accounts. Technical leadership is part of the role too, as you’ll be the go-to expert in your field of food production and technology. Providing excellent service means understanding the requirements of the accreditation bodies and making sure audits meet them every time. You’ll also work to broaden and deepen LRQA’s relationships with clients, many of whom you’ll meet repeatedly over time, and contribute ideas that help shape the company’s services. Because the role spans many sites and many kinds of food business, no two weeks look the same, and the challenges range across every part of food safety and quality.
As Senior Food Auditor, you’ll develop deeper expertise in third-party auditing, the standards that drive food safety, and the working relationships that make audits effective. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the food industry, in process or technology, and has at least five years of experience in food production and technology, along with working experience in quality management and food safety. At least one third-party audit qualification is required, such as IFS Food, BRC Food, IFS Broker, IFS Logistics, or BRC Packaging, and additional qualifications in ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 are an advantage. Leadership, management, and stakeholder experience are valued, as is strong communication. Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English is required, and French is preferred. For food safety professionals in Belgium who want independence, variety, and a respected career in certification, this role offers a rewarding place to grow.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Food Auditor at LRQA, you help food producers meet the standards that keep consumers safe, bring technical authority to audits across many clients, support improvement in real food management systems, shape LRQA’s services with your field experience, and build a senior career in food certification and assurance in Belgium.
Key Responsibilities & Audit Duties
Management System Verification
- Verify management systems in the food industry
- Audit individually or as part of an audit team
- Examine quality management systems in detail
- Assess compliance against relevant standards
- Document audit findings clearly
- Report results to clients and internal stakeholders
Client Improvement & Advisory
- Contribute to improvement of a client’s food management system
- Share practical guidance on strengthening controls
- Identify gaps and recommend corrective approaches
- Support clients in building audit readiness
- Explain requirements in clear, practical terms
- Help clients sustain improvements over time
Account Management & Key Accounts
- Act as sparring partner for audits at key accounts
- Build long-term relationships with clients
- Broaden and deepen collaboration with client organizations
- Plan audit programs with account stakeholders
- Support account teams with technical insight
- Maintain a high standard of client service
Technical Leadership & Expertise
- Serve as subject matter expert in food technology
- Keep technical knowledge current with standards
- Advise colleagues on complex food safety questions
- Support accreditation requirements in every audit
- Interpret standards for food processing environments
- Contribute to technical discussions across the business
Service Development
- Contribute to the development of LRQA services
- Share field insights to shape audit methods
- Support new service ideas for food clients
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Help refine audit tools and reporting
- Represent LRQA with professionalism at client sites
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the food industry (process and/or technology)
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in food production and technology
- Adequate working experience in quality management and food safety
Third-Party Audit Qualifications
- At least one qualification for third-party auditing in IFS Food, BRC Food, IFS Broker, IFS Logistics, or BRC Packaging
Additional Qualifications
- ISO 22000 qualification
- FSSC 22000 qualification
Leadership & Communication
- Leadership and management experience
- Stakeholder management experience
- Very good communication skills
Language Skills
- Excellent spoken and written Dutch
- Excellent spoken and written English
- French (preferred)
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Lead Auditor or Technical Leader roles
- Opportunity to move into people management
- Option to develop a commercial or account management focus
- Growth within a globally recognized assurance organization
Learning & Development
- Deepening expertise across multiple food sectors
- Additional certification pathways in ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000
- Exposure to international assurance and certification work
- Support for professional development at LRQA
Benefits & Work Environment
- Collaborative work environment
- Flexible working arrangements where applicable
- Competitive salary aligned with the market
- Comprehensive benefits package
About LRQA — Assurance for a Safer, More Sustainable Future
LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth. Operating in more than 50 countries, the company supports more than 60,000 clients through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Its purpose is to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future, and its inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives across the team.
Career Excellence in Food Auditing: Join a global assurance organization, verify food management systems across Belgium, act as a technical expert for food clients, build IFS, BRC, and ISO 22000 expertise, work flexibly on a hybrid basis, and grow a senior career in food certification.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Auditors: Ready for a senior assessor role
- Food Technologists: Seeking independent client-facing work
- Quality Managers: Interested in third-party auditing
- IFS and BRC Auditors: Looking to join a global assurance firm
- Food Process Engineers: Moving into certification
- Multilingual Professionals: Fluent in Dutch, English, and French
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