Quality Manager

Job Description

Quality Managers within DE&S are complex and multifaceted roles involving a wide range of responsibilities and priorities. In this post you will play a Key Independent role in developing and delivering Quality Management and Assurance to ISO 9001 whilstpursuing improvement opportunities. Through the Corporate Services Function you will participate in an extensive training programme with the long-term goal of recognition as a Government Assurance and Improvement (GAI) subject matter expert. Achieving thisrequire commitment to gaining a MoD Quality Management License followed by successful Chartered professional status through the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).As the Quality Manager for Defence munitions Head Office, you will be responsible for delivery of Quality Management System enable the business to meet its strategic objectives.This will include maintaining ISO9001 certification, acting as the key Subject Matter Expert interface and focal point for site Quality Management specialists and the Certification body. You will be responsible for driving Improvement and Learning from Experience(LfE) initiatives pan DM including the transition of site and Head office ISO9001 certificates to a single DE&S Corporate certificate. To achieve this goal, you will lead the site Quality Managers to standardise policies, procedures and business practicesacross the DM business.Please note attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.The incumbent may be based at any of the seven DE&S DM sites located within the UK (DM Crombie, DM Glen Douglas, DM Beith, Dm Longtown, DM Kineton, DM Gosport, DM Plymouth) or indeed at DE&S Head Quarters at Abbeywood, BristolResponsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Manage the GAI approach and ensuring its effectiveness, providing technical advice and guidance. Manage the maintenance of the business processes working with the document Sponsors. Manage support to ensure appropriate management reviews are held and any appropriate information is produced, then represent QM at meetings. Planning and undertaking independent risk based internal assurance quality audits and completing the reports. Manage timely stakeholder and customer engagement by arranging meetings and events. Manages the capture of Root Causes of non-conformances, analyse and present trend data. Manage the maintenance or implementation of the Business Management System including the Configuration Management of control aspects. Manage the Implementation or maintenance of ISO 9001 certification. Collate, present and analyse data to present to Senior Management to enable informed decisions. Support the improvement to Quality awareness, measuring its effectiveness. Support the delivery of Improvement Projects, taking ownership where appropriate. Provides shadowing and mentoring opportunities to share knowledge within Domain/OCWho are we looking forTo be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: In-depth Quality management experience developing Quality Management Policy/Systems Leadership and Stakeholder experience Proven communication skills at peer and senior management level Experience of data management and analysis and subsequent determination of improvement opportunities. You will be required to hold a Full UK driving license as there will be travel to DM Sites and overnight staysIn addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Quality Management Leadership
• Improvement
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership

BenefitsWere pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including: 25 days holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday

• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Funding for qualifications and subscriptions to professional associations, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Selection Process Details Simply click on the Apply button to create an account and upload your CV. Your application will go through several stages of assessment which are outlined below:1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Responsibilities section of this advert. 2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and SkillsFor additional guidance on writing a CV, please click here.3. Interview - If youre invited to interview, youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the technical competences and behaviours listed in the Responsibilities section of this advert.