Quality Assurance Officer

Quality Assurance Officer

Ashford – 5 days on site  

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

£35k-£45k dependent on experience

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively representing a leading organisation based in Ashford, in their search for an experienced Quality Assurance Officer.

This role requires a compliance professional with a meticulous attention to detail and a calm, confident methodical approach.

Working as part of a small team, key duties include

Carrying out internal audits, ensuring adherence to relevant standards (ISO 17024)

Regularly reviewing audit reports and communicating amendments to internal and external stakeholders

Investigation of and reporting on non-conformities

Extensive collation and analysis of data

Providing and preparing reports, presentations and recommendations to the wider team

Process mapping

Delivering training

Supporting stakeholders bother internal and external by offering guidance and advice where appropriate

Accurate document control including drafting, reviewing, storage and distribution

Any other duties as required

To be considered, you will have:

A proven track record working in an analytical quality role

Knowledge of quality management systems and processes

Carried out process mapping in a previous role

A meticulous attention to detail

An excellent grasp of the English language, both written and verbal

The ability to use Excel to analyse data and present findings clearly

Good personal presentation skills

Experience delivering training

Managed projects previously

Some experience of risk assessments

A cool, calm, methodical approach, even under pressure

Worked with external agencies, membership organisations or professional bodies, ensuring compliance with regulations, specifications or standards

Demonstrable experience in the management and implementation of quality management systems.

The BEST candidates will have:

Experience of the following quality management systems: ISO 17024; ISO 17021; ISO 9001

A professional auditor qualification/certification

Worked within a manufacturing, engineering or pharmaceutical discipline

Why would you want to work here?!

Established, unique, prestigious organisation

Non-profit organisation – values led

35 hour working week

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Significant opportunities to progress

Ambitious growth plans

Beautiful, recently renovated office space

Supportive team environment

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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