Divisional Quality Manager

SOCOTEC UK Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality management firm is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to join their team in Burton upon Trent. You will standardize quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO standards while leading a motivated team to achieve operational excellence. Candidates should have strong leadership and analytical skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including an electric car scheme and enhanced pension options. Join us to make a difference.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Management.
• Proven ability to implement ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Experience in leading diverse teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Standardize quality systems and relevant ISO standards.
• Monitor and report on KPIs for compliance standards.
• Integrate quality plans during future acquisitions.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in Quality Management

Job description

Are you passionate about Quality Management? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Quality Manager, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Divisional Quality Manager to join our team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. You will play a vital role in developing, implementing and managing the systems to report on the following aspects of company management to the B&RE divisional management team The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Work with SOCOTEC UK to standardise QUALITY systems and relevant ISO standards
• Ensure the teams and offices operate in accordance with QUALITY systems
• Monitor and report on KPIs for Statutory, Regulatory and Industry standards
• Support the integration plan of future acquisitions within the B&RE division as it relates to QUALITY
• Ensure SOCOTEC B&RE meets the requirements of standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in order to assist in the retention of these accreditations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a practical, hands‑on approach to implementation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Results‑driven with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
• Based in Burton‑on‑Trent, SOCOTEC UK s Head Office houses our Central Services teams. These teams provide a corporate structure to support the wider business. Central Services is broken down into four main areas: Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, Finance, and IT. Each of these areas is vital to the day‑to‑day running of SOCOTEC.

What s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC? Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world‑class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us.

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