Quality Manager

Quest Search and Selection Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private business in quality management in the UK is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee product quality and supplier compliance in hardline products. The ideal candidate will have 4-5+ years' experience in quality roles, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of UK/EU testing requirements. This position includes leading vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years' experience in quality/compliance roles.
• Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees).
• Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead product quality management, ensuring compliance for hardline products.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and resolution of audit issues.
• Oversee QA/QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK/EU testing requirements

Job description

Quest Search and Selection is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee product quality, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation for hardline products.

This privately-owned business employs 1,500+ people across 70 UK locations and remains a leader in its field.

Key Responsibilities of this Quality Manager position

• Lead product quality management, ensuring UK regulatory compliance for all hardline products.
• Ensure processes stay up-to-date with UK laws.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SEDEX compliance and timely resolution of audit issues.
• Source high-quality vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage rebates.
• Work with testing labs, audit houses, third‑party partners, and suppliers.
• Oversee QA / QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns.
• Maintain product compliance, manage test certificates, and ensure safety data sheets.
• Lead ethical and environmental audits, maintaining due diligence.

Key Requirements of this Quality Manager position

• 4‑5+ years' experience in quality / compliance roles.
• Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees).
• Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK / EU testing requirements.

Familiar with SEDEX systems and t...