QA Validator

Ark Workplace Risk Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace risk consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a QA Validator to drive the internal QA process. In this technical role, you'll support the Technical Operations Manager in improving the quality of Fire consultants. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety and be a member of a recognized professional body. This position demands strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications at diploma level in Occupational Health and Safety practice.
• Member of a relevant professional body at full member level (CMIOSH, FIIRSM, MIFireE or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal QA process and support Technical Operations Manager.
• Undertake QA of FRA's, FS, and FMP's.
• Support, coach, and mentor new starters.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Research and report writing abilities

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Member of a professional body (CMIOSH, FIIRSM, MIFireE)

Job description

QA Validator is a Technical role within the Technical Operations Team with responsibility for driving the internal QA process and providing support to the Technical Operations Manager to develop the quality and capability of our Fire consultants and provide high quality reports to our clients.

Responsibilities

• QA performance technical management review of all products within skill set, analyse and present trends to Technical Operations Manager on a monthly basis.
• Support and maintain the QA process (ISO9001) following the QA process for all products.
• Raise concerns when quality issues are identified and support with a training plan.
• Undertake QA of FRA's, FS & FMP's in line with QA time expectations.
• Undertake a minimum of 1 No. FRA at least quarterly or when business need dictates.
• BAFE Accreditation support and maintenance with BAFE Audit, witnessed audit support and ensuring processes are adhered to.
• Support, coach & mentor new starters and be part of their onboarding; provide feedback weekly to consultant, line manager and log in the training folder.
• Support and mentor up‑skilling consultants to ensure attainment of required report quality; provide feedback weekly and log in the training folder.
• Provide feedback to PS Operations Manager on consultant report quality on a monthly basis.
• Witnessed validations/spot‑check audits on a quarterly basis and on business need.
• Support consultants, management and execution of CPD – review quarterly and supply feedback to the Technical Operations Manager.
• Provide legal and regulatory updates and advice to the consulting team and wider business, including external clients.
• Assist with review and maintenance of the Skills matrix and team competence.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications at diploma level in Occupational Health and Safety practice.
• Member of a relevant professional body at full member level (CMIOSH, FIIRSM, MIFireE or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and business priorities within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, creative problem solving and interpersonal skills, research and report writing abilities and good knowledge of the regulations.