Campden BRI supports the food & drink industry with scientific testing, technology, consultancy and innovation. Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking to expand our quality team and hire a Quality specialist. You will have senior quality experience and support a culture of ‘Audit ready, always’ across all aspects of the business.

Position

• To ensure that the Quality Management Systems are fit for purpose, encompass and satisfy the principles and requirements of the Campden BRI Management System and Management Standards ISO 9001 and 17025.
• To monitor the Quality In-box, triage communications and complaints & allocate to Quality & Operational Teams.
• To raise awareness and promote compliance with the Departmental Management Systems by effective communication throughout the Directorates to include running new started inductions.
• To manage non-conforming work & complaints processes and report on compliance.
• To complete UKAS monthly publication review.
• To advise the Associate Directors on the status of compliance, trends in non-conformances and issues relevant to the implementation of systems.
• To perform internal audits.

Requirements

• Good standard of education and ability to interact with staff and clients at all levels.
• Proven experience of administration of business management processes and their implementation with a good knowledge of formal standards including with 9001 and 17025.
• Familiar with the working practices and requirements of relevant departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, and to influence staff outside their line management structure.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organisational/planning/co-ordination experience and skill in quality, technical or scientific roles.
• Use of IT systems and software including Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel and survey management software.
• Good team player who is friendly, enthusiastic, innovative and enterprising; with good interpersonal skills and able to gain the trust and cooperation of staff across the Division.
• Diplomatic and objective with a can do attitude.

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Free parking
• 6x life assurance
• £30,000-40,000 pa dependent on experience