Quality Assurance Manager

Signature Recruitment is excited to be working with a fast-growing, innovation-led start-up in thesustainable food biotechnology sector, based inBristol. This pioneering company is developing cutting-edge biomanufacturing solutions to help reshape how we produce food—creating sustainable alternatives to traditional ingredients.

As the business scales rapidly and prepares for international expansion, they are seeking aQuality Managerto join their team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building quality systems and driving operational excellence in a purpose-driven, high-impact environment.

Role Overview

As theQuality Manager,you will take ownership of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance across manufacturing and laboratory operations. You’ll champion a culture of continuous improvement, support regulatory readiness, and collaborate across teams to enhance systems and processes. This is a full-time, on-site role at the company’s Bristol facility.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Generousemployee share option scheme
• Career progression opportunities in a high-growth start-up
• Work with acollaborative, mission-driven team
• Be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable food

Location

• Hybrid; 3-4 days per week at a modern facility inBristol, UK

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SOPs, protocols and quality documentation
• Provide quality oversight of manufacturing and laboratory operations
• Review batch records, deviations, change controls and CAPAs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Support investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Assist with internal, client and regulatory audits
• Collaborate with operations teams on procurement, maintenance and logistics

Team Culture

The company fosters a culture that is ambitious, supportive, high-performing, and innovative. They value humility, proactivity, and intelligence—both technical and interpersonal. You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, creativity, and a shared mission to transform the food system are at the heart of everything they do.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Degree in Science, Food Science, or related field (preferred)
• Experience inquality assurancewithin thefood manufacturingindustry
• Strong knowledge offood safety legislation,GMP, andHACCP Level 3
• Experience managing quality documentation (SOPs, policies, risk assessments)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal intelligence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience withFDA/USDAregulations is a plus

Ideal Background

• Experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or continuous improvement
• Exposure to launching new food products to market
• Familiarity with novel foods and lab-based environments
• Hands-on, action-oriented approach to problem-solving