Quality Assurance Manager

Aspire Defence Services Limited; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays (

Pension plan up to 6%

Life assurance and personal accident

Private medical and dental

Discounted gym membership

Discounted shopping at 100 brands

Employee recognition

Employee assistance program with on‑sI

Job summary

Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a CPT Quality Assurance Manager in Tidworth to oversee the Acceptance into Use and Service Process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and documentation.

You will lead quality and compliance activities within the Capital Projects Team, plan and report audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement across subcontractor performance and records.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor certification and CQI membership are required.
• Proven experience in a quality management role leading multi-disciplinary teams and integrated management systems including ISO 9001/14001/45001.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Acceptance into Use and Service Process ensuring compliance and documentation.
• Supervise quality and compliance activities within Capital Projects Team and support project assurance processes.
• Plan, lead and report audits; manage corrective actions and monitor audit programmes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

Lead Auditor certification

CQI membership

Job description

Join our Team as a CPT Quality Assurance Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends, 12month FTC (MAT Cover)

Location: Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven CPT Quality Assurance Manager to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role:

• You will be overseeing the Acceptance into Use and Service Process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and statutory documentation.
• Supervising quality and compliance activities within the Capital Projects Team and supporting project assurance processes.
• Planning, leading, and reporting audits, while managing actions and monitoring performance against audit programmes.
• Leading the management of non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Working with project managers and stakeholders to identify quality risks, evaluate subcontractor performance, and maintain compliant records.
• Embedding quality management principles, facilitating lessons learned and supporting certification and improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: You will hold Lead Auditor certification and membership of the Chartered Quality Institute.
• Experience: You will have proven experience in a quality management role, leading multi-disciplined teams, developing integrated management systems and working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Skills: You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and a proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
• Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.