Head of Quality

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Quality for a fast-growing manufacturer in the healthcare sector, located in North Kent. This pivotal role involves developing a quality assurance strategy and building QA teams from the ground up. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership abilities and a strong background in quality assurance, ensuring that all products meet the highest safety and performance standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leader in high-value manufacturing, ideally within healthcare, medical, or regulated sectors.
• Experience building and running QA systems and teams from scratch.
• Hands-on, methodical, and confident in influencing at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the company-wide Quality Assurance strategy.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust centralized Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive excellence across product development, manufacturing, and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Head of Quality

Location: North Kent

Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) + 10% bonus

Type: Permanent

Are you a quality-driven leader ready to make a real impact?

Our client, a fast-growing manufacturer in the healthcare and custodial sectors, is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to build and lead their Quality function from the ground up. This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape a proactive, world-class quality strategy across design, manufacturing, and commissioning, ensuring every product meets the highest safety and performance standards.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead and shape the company-wide Quality Assurance strategy.
2. Design, implement, and maintain a robust centralized Quality Management System (QMS).
3. Drive excellence across product development, manufacturing, and on-site commissioning.
4. Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams across QA, manufacturing quality, certification, and commissioning.
5. Report on quality performance, risks, and improvements directly to the Board.
6. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven leader in high-value manufacturing, ideally within healthcare, medical, or regulated sectors.
2. Experience building and running QA systems and teams from scratch.
3. Deep understanding of product and manufacturing quality assurance.
4. Hands-on, methodical, and confident in influencing at all levels.
5. Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme

If you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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