Quality/Compliance Specialist
Posted 2 days ago by Michael Page
£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Specialist role involves overseeing the quality and compliance framework across multiple European subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and legal obligations while promoting continuous improvement. The position is within a dynamic international organization focused on sustainability and innovation, fostering a collaborative culture. The role includes conducting audits, delivering training, and providing expert guidance on compliance matters. The successful candidate will contribute to the Engineering & Manufacturing department and support the company's commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update group standard operating procedures and instructional documents.
- Conduct internal audits and report findings.
- Lead and manage external ISO audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001).
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure proper storage of company contracts in the document management system.
- Participate as a member of the Health & Safety committee.
- Deliver training on quality-related topics across the organisation.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes and advise the board on emerging issues.
- Provide expert guidance on compliance areas such as GDPR, AML, sanctions, export policy, and sustainability.
- Develop onboarding and monitoring processes for business partners aligned with ISO standards.
- Support or act as Data Protection Officer in investigations.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks aligned with company culture.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
- Experience in IT distribution, FMCG, or manufacturing within a multi-company import/export environment.
- Understanding of export controls, sanctions, AML, GDPR.
- Skilled in internal audits and root cause analysis.
- Collaborative working style with excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Continuous improvement methodology (Lean Six Sigma desirable).
- Sound knowledge of cyber risk.
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: Harrogate
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
My client is seeking a Quality Specialist to oversee the company's quality and compliance framework across multiple European subsidiaries. This role ensures adherence to ISO standards and legal, regulatory, and quality obligations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Client Details
The client is a dynamic, international organisation operating in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative culture and delivering excellence across their operations.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update group standard operating procedures and instructional documents.
- Conduct internal audits and report findings.
- Lead and manage external ISO audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001).
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure proper storage of company contracts in the document management system.
- Participate as a member of the Health & Safety committee.
- Deliver training on quality-related topics across the organisation.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes and advise the board on emerging issues.
- Provide expert guidance on compliance areas such as GDPR, AML, sanctions, export policy, and sustainability.
- Develop onboarding and monitoring processes for business partners aligned with ISO standards.
- Support or act as Data Protection Officer in investigations.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks aligned with company culture.
Profile
A successful Quality Specialist should have:
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
- Experience in IT distribution, FMCG, or manufacturing within a multi-company import/export environment.
- Understanding of export controls, sanctions, AML, GDPR.
- Skilled in internal audits and root cause analysis.
- Collaborative working style with excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Continuous improvement methodology (Lean Six Sigma desirable).
- Sound knowledge of cyber risk.
Job Offer
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary from £40,000 per year.
- Full-time, on-site role.
- Attractive benefits including private medical and dental insurance, company pension, gym membership, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
- A supportive, inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth.
If you are a detail-oriented Quality Specialist looking to make an impact in the Engineering & Manufacturing department, we encourage you to apply today.