QHSE Manager

Integrated Graphene Ltd; Stirling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Stirling is looking for a QHSE Manager to lead their Quality team. The role involves ensuring compliance with international standards and improving product quality through effective management of both internal teams and third-party contractors. Candidates should have over 10 years of industry experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position is offered as full-time and includes flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Group life insurance

Income protection

Mental well-being resources

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industry, particularly in Quality Authority roles.
• Experience delivering laboratory and production based KPI metrics.
• Proven expertise in managing ISO certification and monitoring audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department and serve as Product Quality Authority.
• Accountable for delivering Quality and HSE outcomes.
• Implement continuous improvement practices within the QMS.

Skills

Strategic planning

Quality Authority expertise

Continuous improvement initiatives

Statistical tools

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Quality and Health & Safety

Tools

ISO9001

ISO45001

ISO13485 framework

Job description

QHSE Manager

iGii has a new opportunity for an experienced QHSE Manager to lead our Quality team. You will be focused on delivering a consistent quality product to a range of global customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture. You will work with international customers supplying to a range of sectors and markets, while supporting a Research and Development programme at the forefront of science and technology.

Your purpose in the Role:

You will be accountable for delivering Quality and HSE outcomes at iGii. This will be achieved through an internal team and third‑party support.

What you will do and how you will succeed

• Lead our Quality Department and be our Product Quality Authority
• Be the primary point of contact for all customers related to product Quality
• Improve replicability and reduce variability of manufactured products
• Have expertise in the systems and processes that control and assure quality of laboratory‑based deliverables
• Lead a cycle of continuous improvement related to our QMS, lead audit and resolution of quality issues
• Maintain relevant ISO9001, 45001 and meet H&S regulatory requirements
• Provide point of contact for HSE 3rd‑party support
• Manage contractors and 3rd‑party agencies in the execution of iGii objectives, including related to facilities management

Who we are looking for

The essential experience, skills and education we are looking for you to demonstrate:

• Your prior experience was considered strategic as well as tactical – your planning process captured at least 1 year in advance, maintaining a view of up to 3 years
• You are likely to have built this experience over 10+ years in industry
• Experience working as the Quality Authority in a mixed purpose light manufacturing and laboratory‑based environment
• Laboratory and Production based KPI delivery (e.g. Right first time, compliance to GLP/GMP standards)
• Operating continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilising statistical tools and root cause analysis methods to make data‑informed decisions
• Setting and achieving a programme of compliance through a team of internal auditors
• Extensive experience liaising with third‑party contractors
• Evaluating adherence to SLA
• Significant experience working with ISO certification and monitoring audits specifically, ISO9001 and ISO45001
• To be successful you will have excellent communications skills and enjoy working across disciplines, being prepared to get into the weeds while able to communicate with global level customers
• We like to see commitment to personal and professional growth, share with us how you have a growth mindset
• Willingness to travel between our two sites in Stirling and internationally from time‑to‑time

Desirable experience, skills and education which would be advantageous

• Worked within the ISO13485 framework
• Relevant degree (or advanced education in Quality and Health & Safety) within a technical discipline
• Experience in a scaling business

What we offer

This role is offered as a full‑time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week and is anticipated to be office‑based for the first 6 months. Work from home will be possible, from time to time, after the initial onboarding period. Please talk to us about alternative working arrangements.

In addition to a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (statutory days included) we offer group life insurance, income protection, access to mental well‑being resources, training and development opportunities and flexible working hours. We take great pride in being social: we meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch and recognise milestones at a team and individual level.

We are a scaling company and value our culture; you will shape the company's future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skill set. Join us now and bring your experience to bear on how our company scales.

Where we are

We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world
• Join a mission‑driven company that's focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products
• Join a high‑growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career
• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action‑oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn

What happens next

If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link.

Positive Action: We have a range of customers from a variety of backgrounds, industries and locations. Therefore, we are searching for a diverse group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do to collaborate and produce the best possible work for our customers. If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link.

Interview stages

• Stage 1: An introductory remote (or in‑person) discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty‑five minutes. An opportunity to find out more about the role and tell the team a bit about your background and experience.
• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling. The interview will typically comprise a problem‑solving exercise, competency‑based interview and a values alignment interview. You will get to meet the wider iGii team and see the facility.
• Stage 3: Final meeting with senior stakeholders at iGii

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements.

We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don't worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at [e-mail] and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

The Company

iGii are a world‑class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, our pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure with extraordinary properties.

Gii offers a highly sensitive, sustainable material for sensors and is being used in point‑of‑care diagnostics. The novel properties of Gii also allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics. We've previously used Gii as a component in heating elements, thermocouple, electrodes and EMI shields.