Quality Manager

Impact are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join our client as a Quality & Compliance Manager, working for a growing business. Our client has seen year on year growth, with strong clients across the UK, and due to this are recruiting for a manager to take responsibility of all quality and ensuring the business remains compliant to regulations. As a Quality Manager you will support the transition from ISO 9001 compliance to achieving a broader set of strategic accreditations.

This is a pivotal role within the business, you will require a proactive attitude and be systems-focused with a strong understanding of quality management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Location: Northampton | On-site
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Full-time

Pay: £45,000 - £50,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of management systems.
• All systems will be aligned to ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and AS9100.
• Take responsibility for conducting internal audits.
• Complete gap analyses, and compliance reviews against relevant standards.
• Manage all existing quality assurance processes under ISO 9001.
• Prepare and oversee certification audits, documentation, and improvement plans.
• Collaborate with various teams within the business to ensure the integration of quality.
• Support staff training particularly around information security.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors, certification bodies, and clients.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, incident logs, and corrective & preventive action plans.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a quality or compliance leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one or more of the following standards: AS9100, ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with planning and leading accreditation projects.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with getting ready for audits.
• Must have an ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant qualifications in Quality Management, Compliance, Risk, or Security, with a preference in the following: CQI, Lead Auditor, NEBOSH and CISMP.
• Preferably have experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or highly regulated sectors.

If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact are working on behalf of a client. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.