Quality Assurance Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading company in the sector seeks a Quality Assurance Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on implementing and improving management systems, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with certifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in auditing and quality management with relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and generous leave, are offered.

Benefits

4% bonus scheme, subject to targets

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme (5-6% matching)

Life Assurance

Learning and Development opportunities

Funded training sponsorship

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing and quality management.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, etc.) is desirable.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Assurance Lead in managing certifications and accreditations.
• Conduct internal audits and host external audits.
• Drive continual process improvements within teams.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Management

Data Management

Process Improvement

Education

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

Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership

Qualification in process improvement

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 advisor 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 necessary for business support and growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering the Group IMS strategy through audits and engagement
• Building relationships with certification and registration bodies
• Managing information collection for RFIs and timely submissions
• Hosting external audits and resolving audit findings
• Conducting internal audits as per the Audit Programmes
• Building strong stakeholder relationships
• Rebranding documentation and maintaining quality control
• Managing document uploads to company libraries
• Supporting HSQE objectives and strategy with the Quality Assurance Manager
• Staying updated with legislation, best practices, and CPD
• Driving continual process improvements within teams
• Developing workflows and process documentation

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in auditing, quality management, investigations, and data management. Knowledge of the wider HSEQ environment is advantageous. Additional requirements include:

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

Benefits

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

At Arcus, we are committed to individual development and offer industry-leading Learning & Development opportunities to all staff.

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