Qms Quality Specialist

BOOTS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay & gift for

Flexible benefits incl. extra holiday

Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS)

Job summary

Boots is seeking a QMS Quality Specialist to maintain and enhance our Quality Management System across medicines, devices, vitamins, cosmetics and general merchandise. You will champion quality standards to help deliver safe, effective products to customers.

You will coordinate continuous improvement, manage documents in the eQMS and support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal audits while collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced retail health environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Quality Management System environment.
• Knowledge of QMS maintenance and continuous improvement.
• A scientific approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and management of a lean, agile QMS.
• Control deployment of QMS documents and training via the eQMS platform.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for the QMS/eQMS.
• Generate, analyse and communicate quality performance metrics.
• Support preparation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Manage an internal audit and self-inspection programme.

Skills

QMS maintenance

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Scientific approach

Tools

eQMS software

Job description

Intro

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Shift pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week

Closing date: 28th October 2026

What you’ll be doing

As a Quality Management System (QMS) Quality Specialist at Boots, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management System. Your efforts will ensure compliance across our diverse portfolio of medicines, medical devices, vitamins, cosmetics, and general merchandise. By championing quality standards, you will contribute to delivering safe and effective products to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the ongoing development and management of a lean, agile QMS.
• Control the deployment of QMS documents and training via the eQMS platform.
• Identify, coordinate, and implement effective continuous improvement activities for the QMS and eQMS.
• Generate, analyse, and communicate key quality performance metrics.
• Support the coordination and preparation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Manage an effective internal audit and self-inspection programme.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Previous experience working within a Quality Management System environment.
• Knowledge of QMS maintenance.
• A scientific approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills (both oral and written).

It would be great if you also have

• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and MDR.
• Experience using Enterprise Quality Management System (eQMS) software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, your role as a QMS Quality Specialist opens doors to various career growth opportunities. You will gain invaluable experience in quality management, which can lead to advanced positions within the Quality Team or other areas of the business. With our commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, you will have the chance to shape your career path and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.