Quality Manager

Quality Manager (18-Month FTC) | Top 10 Global Life Science Business

Milton Keynes Head Office | Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 from home)

£58,000 + 15% bonus + excellent benefits

Do you want to lead quality and compliance at a top 10 global life science business? This is an 18-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave and a great chance to make a real impact.

Our client is one of the top 10 global life science businesses and their UK business is in an exciting period of growth. They’re looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

The role

You will lead a varied team covering quality, health & safety, environment, information security and regulatory compliance. You will make sure the team delivers to a high standard and you will use data and business insight to spot trends and shape strategy. The Quality Manager will work with every level of the business, from frontline colleagues to the senior leadership team. You will also be a key contact for the regional quality and regulatory teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, driving continuous improvement
• Managing a risk-based internal audit programme, including auditor competency and CAPA
• Leading external certification, regulatory and customer audits, and closing out findings
• Overseeing compliance audits against environmental and H&S legal registers
• Owning the Risk Management System and embedding it across the business
• Analysing quality data and KPIs to deliver measurable, data-led improvements
• Presenting to the senior leadership team on compliance, risk and improvement opportunities
• Coaching, developing and appraising your team

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems
• A proven track record with internal and external audit programmes
• At least 3 years’ people management experience
• Experience leading change programmes and influencing business strategy
• A strong understanding of quality metrics, KPIs and management review
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level

Desirable: ISO 13485 or medical device regulation (MHRA), ISO 27001, GDPR, business continuity, sustainability and environmental submissions (ESOS, SECR, PPT, EPR), J-SOX or similar auditing and facilities or contractor management.

The package

• £58,000 base salary + 15% bonus
• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Health cash plan (Simplyhealth)
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance at 6x salary
• Educational grant scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Perkbox
• Gym membership

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.