Quality Manager - 12 Month FTC

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bicester seeks a Quality Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee food safety, quality, and compliance, ensuring the Quality Management System is effective and meeting standards. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science/Technology and HACCP Level 3. This role offers a competitive salary of £45k and benefits including 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

£45k salary

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent required.
• HACCP Level 3 and Internal/Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
• Experience with food safety legislation and BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage supplier approvals and quality assessments.
• Coordinate product testing and support audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

HACCP Level 3

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager - 12 Month FTC

Location: Bicester

We are looking for a Quality Manager to join a professional team in Bicester on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you'll lead on food safety, quality, hygiene and compliance across the business. You'll ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is implemented, audited and continuously improved, while supporting certifications (BRC, MSC, ASC) and driving a strong food safety culture.

What you'll do

• Oversee QMS, audits, and compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP and legal standards
• Manage supplier approval, raw material checks, traceability, labelling and complaints
• Support and lead customer and 3rd party audits
• Coordinate product testing, specification reviews and quality assessments
• Analyse quality data/KPIs to drive improvement
• Lead allergen management and support new product development
• Supervise the Quality Controller and champion food safety training

What we're looking for

• Degree in Food Science/Technology (or equivalent)
• HACCP Level 3, Internal/Lead Auditor qualified (desirable)
• Knowledge of high-risk manufacturing, seafood, food safety legislation, BRC standards
• Strong organisational, communication and project management skills
• Tenacious, detail-focused, with experience in specifications/artwork approval (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What we offer

• £45k & pension
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Discounts on food, cinema, shopping & cashback schemes
• Recognition awards & career opportunities

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