GMP Compliance Senior Specialist - Temporary Contract

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd is seeking a GMP Compliance Senior Specialist to drive site-wide GMP improvements and lead remediation efforts in Folkestone. The role is office-based with Kent-based relocation flexibility and supports a major transformation programme at a manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate will strengthen GMP quality systems, governance and environmental monitoring, while ensuring inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP principles and quality management systems.
• Experience implementing or improving GMP programmes and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Ability to lead change and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Driving site-wide GMP improvement programmes and transformation activities.
• Leading the remediation of identified GMP gaps.
• Developing and strengthening GMP quality systems, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Providing expert guidance on contamination control, environmental monitoring, validation programmes, facility hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Supporting inspection-readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
• Working with operational teams to embed GMP requirements into everyday practices.
• Coaching and mentoring leaders and colleagues to strengthen GMP capability and accountability.
• Promoting a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP experience

Quality management

Cross-functional

Change leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

GMP Compliance Senior Specialist - Temporary Contract

Location: Folkestone

Working arrangement: Office-based so the successful candidate must be within Kent or willing to relocate at short notice.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced GMP Compliance Senior Specialist to support a major transformation programme at a manufacturing site in Folkestone.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening quality culture, modernising GMP systems and supporting long-term regulatory compliance and future business growth.

The position is offered on a temporary ongoing basis. With the possibility of the role becoming permanent during 2027, although this is not guaranteed at this stage.

The Role

• Driving site-wide GMP improvement programmes and transformation activities.
• Leading the remediation of identified GMP gaps.
• Developing and strengthening GMP quality systems, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Providing expert guidance on contamination control, environmental monitoring, validation programmes, facility hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Supporting inspection-readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
• Working with operational teams to embed GMP requirements into everyday practices.
• Coaching and mentoring leaders and colleagues to strengthen GMP capability and accountability.
• Promoting a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for an experienced GMP professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead change and influence stakeholders.

• Significant experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP principles and quality management systems.
• Experience implementing or improving GMP programmes and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams.
• A proven ability to lead change and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership capabilities.

If you are passionate about quality excellence and would like to make a meaningful contribution to a significant GMP transformation programme, we would welcome your application