Associate, Advisory

Who are LRQA? LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We've grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training. While we're proud of our heritage, it's who we are today that really matters, because that's what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future. What do we do? We help our clients negotiate a rapidly changing world, by working with them to manage and mitigate the risks they face. We serve a wide variety of industries, with a core focus on Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Mobility, Technology & Telco, Construction & Manufacturing, Energy and Renewables and Chemical & Processing. Our products and services range from independent third-party auditing to certification and training; we also offer consultancy services, real-time assurance technology, and data-driven supply chain transformation programs. Our innovative end-to-end solutions help our clients shape their own future, rather than letting it shape them. LRQA currently operates across 51 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates around £350m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets. The next chapter for LRQA As the preferred assurance partner for our clients, we are relentless in helping them respond to the era of Assurance 4.0. Our decades of sector expertise in assuring assets and management systems, ensuring product integrity, responsible sourcing, navigating the energy transition and achieving net zero, and strengthening cybersecurity maturity will help them to anticipate, mitigate and manage risk wherever they operate, freeing them to focus on growth. With solid expertise and heritage in our sector, coupled with well-timed accelerated investment and a leadership team that is fully committed to delivering our vision, LRQA's next chapter is set to be an exciting, transformational period of growth. We're well placed to build on everything we've done and further our ambitions for the future. At such an exciting time key talent is critical, and this role is a great opportunity to be part of our next chapter. Role purpose: LRQA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Spanish- and English-speaking Associate to support our growing work helping clients design and implement strategic programs focused on business and human rights and ESG / sustainability in their supply chains. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven and passionate individual who will be motivated by the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of corporate sustainability and climate / human rights and is energized by innovative and challenging environments. In this role, you will be a part of our advisory practice in the Americas, working closely with clients to develop responsible sourcing and sustainability advisory projects and implement sustainable solutions along the value chain. You will be provided with the opportunity to develop skills in sustainability consulting and learn from our global team of experts. You will gain exposure working with multinationals and brands across industries, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, and electronics. You will deepen your knowledge of topics such as sustainability strategy, sustainable supply chains, climate change, human rights, and how businesses are responding to these issues. You will gain exposure to a range of different industries and approaches and develop new skills and knowledge rapidly. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of work experience looking to develop a career in sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Support Advisory project teams and take ownership of specific tasks to design and deliver client engagements and projects, with guidance from more senior staff. Topics include, but are not limited to, responsible sourcing / ESG strategies, supply chain segmentation, carbon emissions / "Net Zero" policies and initiatives, human rights policies and manuals, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Tasks can include: Research, information analysis and synthesis to address clients' needs. Complete composition of – or partial contribution to – written client deliverables like reports and presentations. Communication with clients and presentation of deliverables to clients. Data analysis in Excel or Power BI. Contribute to proposal writing, as directed by Senior Consultants and other Senior staff. Utilize, in a timely and accurate manner, LRQA's business platforms and processes (CRM, time-keeping software, file-storage and file-sharing, etc.). Develop thought leadership by contributing to written blogs, webinars, and newsletters and assist occasionally in marketing and communications. Key health & safety responsibilities: Eliminate or minimize employee exposure to risks by regularly reviewing the health and safety risk register, applying appropriate controls, communicating results of risk assessments, and ensuring health and safety is considered in the planning and execution of all LRQA activities. Manage your own, and your team's, compliance with health and safety rules, instructions, systems and legal requirements to ensure employees are suitably trained and adequate resources are available to work safely. Number of direct reports: 0 Geographic area of impact: Americas & United Kingdom Key stakeholders: Advisory, Business Development, Account Managers, EiQ.ai Managers Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements: 1-3 years professional experience in sustainability/ESG, supply chains, human rights consulting, is preferred. Strong writing skills in English required, Spanish preferred; Portuguese is a plus. Ability to understand and interpret quantitative data; good understanding of working with Excel, is required; a good understanding of PowerBI is a plus. Detail and solutions oriented, strong problem-solving skills. Takes initiative and is able to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about social and environmental topics, understanding of the landscape and regulatory trends. High-level of professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude. Competent understanding and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Adept at working virtually and in person – 1:1, team, – with a strong capacity for self-management, self-support, and learning/skills building, and capacity to work across different time zones when required. Strong organizational skills: self-motivation, time management, planning, prioritizing, flexibility. Our Values: Expertise We value our experience, specialist knowledge, and pioneering history within the industry. But we also never stop looking for ways to learn and improve in the future. Integrity We always do what's right, in the right way and continually measure our actions and their outcomes against rigorous criteria – both those of stakeholders and our own. Ambition We are industry leaders because we combine technology and innovation with the expertise of our people. We help our clients be the best they can be, by being the best we can be. Vision We support our clients in the present and prepare them for future success, by using our sharp understanding of social, environmental, technological, and commercial changes to work towards a safer, cleaner, more sustainable future. Togetherness We respect the unique skills, expertise and backgrounds of our people and the inclusive culture they create. We believe teamwork and collaboration – internally and with our clients – are the best way to achieve our mutual goals. At LRQA we focus on developing an enabling environment. One in which our people can flourish and succeed, by delivering insightful and innovative solutions to our clients while remaining knowledgeable and good partners. Our workforce is made up of many individuals with unique skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity in our workforce and foster an environment that promotes inclusion, recognizing the organizational capability and business performance that diversity brings.

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