Quality Assurance Officer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer

Ashford 5 days on site

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

GBP35k-GBP45k dependent on experience

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively representing a leading organisation based in Ashford, in their search for an experienced Quality Assurance Officer.

This role requires a compliance professional with a meticulous attention to detail and a calm, confident methodical approach.

Working as part of a small team, key duties include:

• Carrying out internal audits, ensuring adherence to relevant standards (ISO 17024)
• Regularly reviewing audit reports and communicating amendments to internal and external stakeholders
• Investigation of and reporting on non-conformities
• Extensive collation and analysis of data
• Providing and preparing reports, presentations and recommendations to the wider team
• Process mapping
• Delivering training
• Supporting stakeholders both internal and external by offering guidance and advice where appropriate
• Accurate document control including drafting, reviewing, storage and distribution
• Any other duties as required

To be considered, you will have:

• A proven track record working in an analytical quality role
• Knowledge of quality management systems and processes
• Carried out process mapping in a previous role
• A meticulous attention to detail
• An excellent grasp of the English language, both written and verbal
• The ability to use Excel to analyse data and present findings clearly
• Good personal presentation skills
• Experience delivering training
• Managed projects previously
• Some experience of risk assessments
• A cool, calm, methodical approach, even under pressure
• Worked with external agencies, membership organisations or professional bodies, ensuring compliance with regulations, specifications or standards
• Demonstrable experience in the management and implementation of quality management systems.

The BEST candidates will have:

• Experience of the following quality management systems: ISO 17024; ISO 17021; ISO 9001
• A professional auditor qualification/certification
• Worked within a manufacturing, engineering or pharmaceutical discipline

Why would you want to work here?

• Established, unique, prestigious organisation
• Non-profit organisation values led
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Significant opportunities to progress
• Ambitious growth plans
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space
• Supportive team environment

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.