QMS & ISMS Leader | Hybrid Role, ISO 27001

South West Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QMS/ISMS across ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 in a hybrid Rotterdam-based role. You will oversee certification activities, internal/external audits, and regulatory liaison, driving governance of product safety, quality, and information security.

The ideal candidate has strong audit experience, strategic planning for certification roadmaps, and excellent documentation practices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 (ISO 27001 is non-negotiable).
• Preferable knowledge of IEC/EN 80079-34 or IEC62443 standards.
• Proven experience in managing QMS and ISMS.
• Strong ability to conduct internal audits and manage external audit interactions.
• Strategic thinking and planning for certification roadmaps and compliance.
• Excellent documentation and traceability practices.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills related to security and compliance.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination with regulatory bodies.
• Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity trends in Industrial IoT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and update certification and compliance records.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead Management Reviews and monitor performance metrics; act as liaison with certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global specialist engineering company.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO/IEC 27001 knowledge

Auditing

QMS/ISMS management

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Job description

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QMS/ISMS across ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 in a hybrid Rotterdam-based role. You will oversee certification activities, internal/external audits, and regulatory liaison, driving governance of product safety, quality, and information security.

The ideal candidate has strong audit experience, strategic planning for certification roadmaps, and excellent documentation practices.