Quality Assurance Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; 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 in Peterborough. This role involves implementing and improving the Group Integrated Management System, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications in auditing and have a strong background in quality management and process improvement, contributing to the company's growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

4% bonus scheme, subject to targets

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme (5-6% matched contributions)

Life Assurance

Learning & Development opportunities

Funded training sponsorship

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing and quality management.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, especially ISO 9001:2015.
• Understanding of HSQE regulations across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Assurance Lead in managing certifications and accreditations.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audits.
• Develop workflows and maintain documentation for quality improvements.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Management

Data Management

Process Improvement

HSEQ Regulations Understanding

Education

Recognised Auditing Qualification (e.g., IRCA, BSI)

Membership of Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Qualification in Process Improvement

Job description

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Arcus FM is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor for a 1-year FTC. The role involves implementing and enhancing the Group Integrated Management System, providing assurance, governance, and process improvements to operational and support teams. The advisor will maintain the internal audit programme.

Responsibilities

You will support the Quality Assurance Lead Business Partner in managing certifications, accreditations, and registrations essential for business growth. Key duties include:

• Delivering the Group IMS strategy through audits and engagement
• Building relationships with certification and registration bodies
• Managing external audits and participating in resolving audit findings
• Conducting internal audits as per the Audit Programmes
• Maintaining documentation, hosting audits, and managing document libraries
• Supporting HSQE objectives and strategy alongside the Quality Assurance Manager
• Staying updated with relevant legislation and best practices
• Driving continual process improvements within HSQE, operational, and support teams
• Developing workflows and process documentation to support improvements

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in auditing, quality management, investigations, and data management. Knowledge of the wider HSEQ environment is a plus. 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)
• Membership of Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) (desirable)
• Qualification in process improvement (desirable)
• Experience working in a multi-client environment
• Understanding of HSQE regulations across 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 in line with business goals (desirable)

Benefits

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

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