Senior Quality Professional - IMS Strategy & Improvement

Rolls-royce; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Manchester is looking for a Quality Professional to lead the improvement of their Integrated Management System (IMS). This role involves strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement to create a user-centric system that ensures compliance with regulations and promotes operational excellence. The right candidate will have strong knowledge of ISO standards and a proven track record in a regulated industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary: £48,000 - £63,000

Benefit Allowance: £2,200

Bonus Opportunity: 12.5%

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and part-time working options

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in project and change management within a regulated industry.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the IMS transformation roadmap and business case.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the new IMS platform, including integration with other business systems.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, and training programmes.

Skills

ISO standards knowledge

Project and change management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven performance analysis

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Digital quality management platforms

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Quality Professional to lead the strategic improvement of our Integrated Management System (IMS). This is a pivotal role in delivering a future-ready, compliant, and user-centric system that supports governance, quality, and operational excellence across Rolls-Royce SMR. You will oversee the planning, design, and implementation of a new IMS platform as part of a major change programme. This role combines strategic planning, project and change management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and digital innovation goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the IMS transformation roadmap and business case.
• Act as the focal point for IMS architecture and digital tool implementation.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the new IMS platform, including integration with other business systems.
• Apply structured change management methodologies to ensure successful adoption.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, and training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance analysis using data-driven insights.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in project and change management within a regulated industry.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience with digital quality management platforms is desirable.
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in project and change management within a regulated industry.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience with digital quality management platforms is desirable.
• BPSS clearance, DBS check, and basic financial probity checks (as applicable).

Benefits

• Salary: £48,000 - £63,000
• Benefit Allowance: £2,200
• Bonus Opportunity: 12.5%
• Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary
• Income Protection: 50%
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• New Joiner Payment: £250
• Flexible and part-time working options available
• Why Join Us? You\'ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.