Quality Manager

Quality & Health & Safety Manager

Location: UK-based (with some UK & occasional international travel)Salary: Competitive + BenefitsIndustry: ManufacturingEmployer: Confidential (represented by a specialist recruitment partner)

Are you an experienced Quality professional with strong Health & Safety expertise, looking to take ownership of a critical function within a growing manufacturing organisation?One of our long-standing clients is seeking a Quality & H&S Manager to lead their quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and champion a safety-first culture across the business.

About the Role

In this senior position, you will have full responsibility for maintaining and developing the company's Quality Management System and Health & Safety framework. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with ISO9001, driving operational excellence, and supporting both manufacturing and non-manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Own, review, and improve the Quality Management System to maintain ISO9001 compliance.
• Plan and lead internal audits to ensure adherence to standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Use effective problem-solving tools to drive continuous quality improvements across the organisation.
• Define and monitor quality metrics (e.g., Cost of Poor Quality) to demonstrate progress.
• Collaborate with customers to communicate improvement activities and align expectations.
• Ensure SOPs are fit for purpose and support quality consistency.

Health & Safety

• Develop and implement H&S policies in line with UK and international regulations (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure all required controls are in place.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver H&S training and awareness activity across all teams.
• Maintain accurate records relating to incidents, compliance and training.
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture company-wide.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the quality team, fostering capability and growth.
• Work cross-functionally with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Prepare and present quality and H&S performance reports to senior leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality and safety matters externally and internally.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Engineering/Quality Management.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong leadership and people-management capability.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor , Six Sigma , NEBOSH , or similar certifications.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take real ownership of quality and safety strategy.
• Key leadership role within a respected and stable manufacturing organisation.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Chance to influence continuous improvement across the entire business.

How to Apply

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise can make a lasting impact, apply today.This position is being managed confidentially on behalf of our client - all enquiries are welcomed.