Freelance Auditor, Responsible Food Systems

Role Overview

SCS Global Services Europe is building a flexible, multi-qualified contract auditor pool to support Responsible Food Systems (RFS) programs across Europe. Contract Auditors conduct third-party audits and verifications in accordance with international and scheme-specific requirements, supporting food safety, responsible sourcing, social compliance, and sustainable seafood programs.

What You Will Do

Conduct third-party audits in accordance with applicable program standards, accreditation rules, and SCS procedures. Prepare clear, timely, and accurate audit reports and supporting documentation. Review corrective actions and verify closure where applicable. Communicate professionally with clients, SCS program staff, and technical reviewers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills in required languages, ability to work independently as a contract auditor, and willingness and ability to travel within Europe.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree or more than 2 years’ equivalent professional experience in food, agriculture, aquaculture, sustainability, or social compliance
• Formal external lead auditor qualification(s) for applicable schemes, updated to current requirements
• Minimum external audit experience as required by the relevant standard owner and accreditation rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in required languages
• Ability to work independently as a contract auditor
• Willingness and ability to travel within Europe

Benefits

• All reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed upon completion of the job

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