Quality Coordinator

ARM
Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Posted
17 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Are you an experienced Quality Coordinator with a background working within a regulated manufacturing environment such as Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals or similar? If so, this role could be for you!

We are partnered with an extraordinary Cosmetics Contract Manufacturer who are currently going through a huge growth phase! This role is based just outside of Portsmouth in their luxury offices and is being hired for on a permanent basis, with full time hours being classed as 35 hours a week, a real employer of work life balance!

The successful candidate will support the Head of Quality, working across both Quality Control and Quality Assurance. You will be responsible for the coordination, administration, and follow-up of quality systems and processes, ensuring the effective operation of the Quality Management System and ongoing compliance with GMP and relevant standards such as ISO 22716.

Responsibilities:

Maintaining, updating, and improving quality processes.

Document control activities including SOP creation, formatting, review cycles, version control, and archiving.

Track and manage change controls, deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, complaints, and investigations.

Maintain quality logs, trackers, and dashboards to provide clear visibility of quality performance.

Coordinate sample retention, testing records, and QC documentation in line with GMP requirements.

Support batch record review activities and follow ups.

Support the planning, preparation, and follow-up of internal and external audits.

Maintain audit readiness across the site by ensuring records are current, accurate, and readily accessible.

Support new product introductions by coordinating quality documentation and ensuring readiness against quality and regulatory requirements.

Support the implementation of standardised ways of working and GMP across the site.

Assist in monitoring quality KPIs and metrics.

Support training administration for quality systems, GMP, and SOPs, including tracking completion and effectiveness.

Champion a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.Experience and Qualifications:

Experience in a quality-related role (QA, QC, or Quality Systems) within a regulated manufacturing environment such as Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or similar.

Working knowledge of GMP and quality standards such as ISO 22716 is preferred.

Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, track actions, and follow tasks through to completion.

Confident communicator, able to work effectively with teams at all levels of the organisation.

Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop within the Quality function. Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

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