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As a highly autonomous leadership position, you will be responsible for managing a team of auditors and technical experts while ensuring the effective delivery of LRQA's certification and assurance services across multiple sectors and standards.\nRole Purpose\nThe Auditor Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and managing a team of employed and subcontracted auditors across France. The role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality audit and certification services in accordance with accreditation requirements, LRQA management systems, regulatory obligations, and customer expectations. You will play a key role in auditor competence management, operational performance, client retention, quality assurance, business growth, and the development of LRQA's market presence in France.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTeam Leadership & People Management\nLead, coach, and develop a team of employed and subcontracted auditors.\nStructure and organise team, manage intermediate team leaders.\nConduct performance reviews, development planning, accompanied visits, and regular feedback sessions.\nSupport auditors in developing technical and behavioural competencies through coaching, training, mentoring, and continuous professional development.\nManage team capacity, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.\nEnsure auditor qualification, authorisation, and competence management are maintained in line with accreditation and LRQA requirements.\nOperational Management\nOversee the delivery of audit programmes across assigned sectors and schemes.\nMonitor auditor 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operational effectiveness.\nPromote and ensure compliance with LRQA Health, Safety and Wellbeing requirements.\nClient & Stakeholder Management\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic accounts.\nAct as an escalation point for client concerns, complaints, and certification-related matters.\nCollaborate with Key Account Managers and Customer Success teams to support client retention initiatives and long-term customer satisfaction.\nSupport business development opportunities through technical expertise, client engagement, and participation in strategic account reviews.\nRepresent LRQA professionally with clients, accreditation bodies, industry associations, and external stakeholders.\nTechnical Leadership & Business Development\nMaintain an up-to-date understanding of industry developments, certification schemes, accreditation requirements, and emerging market needs.\nContribute to the development of new services, technical capabilities, and market initiatives.\nParticipate in regional and global technical discussions and share best practices across LRQA.\nOrganise and facilitate auditor meetings, technical workshops, and competence development activities.\nContribute to growth objectives by supporting tenders, client presentations, and strategic business initiatives.\nAudit Delivery Contribution\nWhere appropriate, perform audits to maintain technical competence and market credibility.\nMay act as a technical subject matter expert within designated sectors or standards.\nSupport complex audits, witness assessments, and strategic customer engagements.\nWhat you'll Bring:\nFluent in French and English, both written and spoken.\nBachelor’s degree in the relevant field of expertise (e.g. Environment, Chemistry, Energy, mechanical,…)\nSignificant experience in third-party certification, auditing, assurance, or conformity assessment activities.\nQualified Lead Auditor in one or more recognised certification schemes.\nStrong understanding of accreditation requirements and certification processes.\nProven experience leading technical teams, auditors, or operational professionals.\nExcellent coaching, leadership, and people management skills.\nStrong customer focus and stakeholder management capabilities.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.\nExcellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.\nComfortable working within an international matrix organisation.\nDesirable Experience\nExperience managing multidisciplinary auditor teams.\nExperience supporting commercial growth, tenders, and strategic client development.\nKnowledge of multiple sectors including Aerospace & Defence, Nuclear, Manufacturing, Food, Sustainability, Information Security, or ESG services.\nExperience working with accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities.\nPrevious management experience within a certification body or assurance organisation.\nWho are LRQA?\nLRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.\nOperating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.\nWhat We Offer:\nJoin a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.\nPre-Employment Checks\nIf you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.\nThese checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.\nFor questions about the screening process, contact  , For queries regarding your personal data, contact \nAt LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.\nWe belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.\nGuided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.\nAll rights reserved. Terms of use. 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