Quality Assurance Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term contract. This role involves implementing and improving quality management systems, conducting audits, and maintaining standards across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality assurance, auditing, and familiarity with ISO standards, alongside excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

4% bonus scheme, subject to targets

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme (5-6% matching contributions)

Life Assurance

Learning & Development opportunities

Funded training sponsorship

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record in auditing and quality management.
• Experience in a multi-client environment.
• Understanding of current HSQE regulations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing certifications, accreditations, and registrations.
• Conducting internal audits as per the Audit Programmes.
• Delivering the Group IMS strategy through audits and engagement.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Management

Data Management

Process Improvement

Education

Recognized auditing qualification (e.g., IRCA, BSI)

Qualification in process improvement

Membership in Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Tools

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

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Arcus FM is looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Advisor for a 1-year FTC. The role involves implementing and improving the Group Integrated Management System, providing assurance, governance, and process improvement to operational and support teams. The candidate will also maintain the internal audit programme.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will assist the Quality Assurance Lead Business Partner in managing certifications, accreditations, and registrations to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering the Group IMS strategy through audits and engagement
2. Building relationships with certification and registration bodies
3. Assisting with RFIs and submissions
4. Managing external audit activities and resolving audit findings
5. Conducting internal audits as per the Audit Programmes
6. Developing relationships with key stakeholders
7. Rebranding documentation and maintaining quality control
8. Maintaining and uploading documents to company libraries
9. Supporting HSQE objectives and strategy with the Quality Assurance Manager
10. Staying updated on legislation, best practices, and CPD
11. Driving continual process improvements within HSQE, operational, and support teams
12. Developing workflows and process documentation

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in auditing, quality management, investigations, and data management. Knowledge of the wider HSEQ environment is a plus. Other requirements include:

• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001:2022)
• Recognized auditing qualification (e.g., IRCA, BSI) (desirable)
• Member of Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) (desirable)
• Qualification in process improvement (desirable)
• Experience in a multi-client environment
• Understanding of current HSQE regulations in the UK
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with internal and external audits
• Experience creating and maintaining policies and procedures
• Ability to define and influence strategy (desirable)

Benefits

When you join us, you'll receive:

• 4% bonus scheme, subject to targets
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme (5-6% matching contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Funded training sponsorship
• Health cash plan

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