Quality Assurance Manager
Summary
A 12-month fixed-term (maternity cover) Quality Assurance Manager role overseeing the Acceptance into Use and Service Process for the Capital Projects Team at a defence services company in Tidworth. The person plans and leads audits, manages non-conformances and corrective actions, and ensures compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.
Join our Team as a CPT Quality Assurance Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends, 12month FTC (MAT Cover)
Location: Tidworth
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven CPT Quality Assurance Manager to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer:
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role:
You will be overseeing the Acceptance into Use and Service Process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and statutory documentation.
Supervising quality and compliance activities within the Capital Projects Team and supporting project assurance processes.
Planning, leading, and reporting audits, while managing actions and monitoring performance against audit programmes.
Leading the management of non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
Working with project managers and stakeholders to identify quality risks, evaluate subcontractor performance, and maintain compliant records.
Embedding quality management principles, facilitating lessons learned and supporting certification and improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications: You will hold Lead Auditor certification and membership of the Chartered Quality Institute.
Experience: You will have proven experience in a quality management role, leading multi-disciplined teams, developing integrated management systems and working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Skills: You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and a proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
Additional Information:
The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.