Quality Governance Lead

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor in Preston is seeking a Quality Governance Lead to drive Governance principles and Quality Assurance throughout their operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Quality/Business Management Systems and Risk Management. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Essential: Understanding of Quality/Business Management Systems.
• Essential: Knowledge of Risk Management and mitigation.
• Desirable: HNC or degree qualified or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in driving Governance principles.
• Conduct routine Quality Assurance activities and audits.
• Drive Risk identification and mitigation throughout EBS.

Skills

Understanding of Quality/Business Management Systems

Understanding of Information Management

Knowledge of Risk Management and mitigation

Education

HNC or degree qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Internal/External Audit training

Job description

Job title: Quality Governance Lead

Location: Preston - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £44,950 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Play a leading role in driving Governance principles and strategy throughout EBS

• Undertake routine Quality Assurance activities and tasks, including Process Confirmations and Audits with regards to Operational Framework

• Ensure that the applicable Information Management processes are implemented and wherever possible, consistent with standard Shared Services Document and Management processes

• Responsible for leading and/or facilitating internal process confirmations, audits and Defect Management in relevant areas

• Drive Risk identification and mitigation throughout EBS as well as conduct and lead regular risk reviews with the EBS Risk Owners

• Ensure that the applicable Business Continuity Management and Risk processes are implemented and wherever possible, consistent with standard Shared Services approach

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding of Quality/Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance

• Have an understanding of Information Management

• Knowledge of Risk Management and mitigation

Desirable:

• HNC or degree qualified or equivalent experience

• Internal/External Audit training

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Employee Business Support Quality Team

As part of this role, you will be a key member of the Employee Business Support Quality team with responsibility for ensuring appropriate Governance standards are in place across the Delivery Stream. Demonstrated through Risk Management, Compliance, Information Management and Assurance.

This role provides oversight, guidance and support to embed robust frameworks that protects the business and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and Quality mindset.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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