Total 485 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in London, WC1N 3JH

JOB SUMMARY The Trust has embraced Quality Improvement (QI) as the overarching principle for the organisation and set its longer-term vision to provide the highest quality, best value healthcare for patients. The primary purpose of the QI Programme is to oversee the transformation of the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement. This will be delivered through participation of staff in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a large number of small and large-scale projects via a multi-year organisation-wide programme. The programme is a unique one for the organisation in terms of breadth, depth and timescale. The QI Project Officer will: Provide high quality administrative and project management support to the Quality Improvement Team to ensure smooth day to day delivery of key programmes of work Manage documentation and organisational knowledge systems on behalf of the Quality Improvement Team and where appropriate Lead on the organisation of delivery of specific projects with support from Improvement Advisors and the Head of QI Improve internal operational efficiency In addition, the post holder will occasionally be called upon to fulfil a range of other tasks to support the overall objectives of Quality Improvement within the Trust. Key Relationships: Director of Improvement QI Clinical Lead Head of Quality Improvement Departmental/Ward Managers/Team Leaders Matrons Business Intelligent Team Divisional Performance Team Patient Safety Specialists Patient and Public Involvement Team Quality Improvement professionals (internal and external to organisation) Please see the full job description for further details

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location :Council Offices, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £16.11

Responsibilities

1. To competently identify the nature of an infestation and the most appropriate treatment/ management techniques. This decision should be based on knowledge gained through formal training, legislative restrictions, species specific biology, environmental protection considerations and site data.

2. To carry out treatments and management techniques for infestations including traps, culls, deterrents, pesticides and biocides safely and humanely, in line with The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) Code of Practice.

3. To survey properties, internally and externally, including drains, and make recommendations for further repair works or structural considerations to overcome future infestations and mitigate the risk of spread between dwellings. To survey and assess requests for pest control support that falls outside of normal contracts. Providing estimate costings and quotations, with technical drawings where applicable

4. To carry out proofing work to control and prevent infestations, ensuring materials and techniques used are in line with housing fire safety guidance and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

5. To organise and perform the collection of stray dogs using sound judgement and expertise in line with the safe system of work and legislation. To arrange kennel stay or re-homing where appropriate.

6. To assist in the organisation, and perform the execution of pigeon proofing measures, including the cleansing and removing of pigeon matter as and when required.
7. To use, prepare, store and transport pesticides in line with COSHH regulations; ensuring that substances hazardous to health are properly controlled. Assist in preparing risk assessments and method statements.

8. When allocated a vehicle the post holder is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is safely and correctly driven, is well maintained and roadworthy, and all plant and materials are safely stored. There is also responsibility for the content of the vehicle at all times while in their possession and to ensure the security of all materials and tools.




Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Qualified to either Diploma in Pest Control with the British Pest Control Association (BPCA part 1 and 2) or RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent.

To understand issues around the delivery of all pest control work activities in an urban environment and evidence of continued professional, managerial and personal development, within the relevant discipline.

Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice in H&S, pest control.

To understand how the principles of Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty impacts on all work duties.

To understand the basic safeguarding procedures and protocols for children and adults at risk.


Experience:
Experience in providing pest control advice to clients.

Experience of working with baits, traps, poisons and pest control equipment.

Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Experience of providing excellent customer service whilst working in a front line operational team.


Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Ability to handle, prepare and lay poison baits or spray insecticides, keeping yourself and others safe.

Ability to use technology equipment in line with the duties of the post.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records of visits and actions carried out in relation to pest control and animal welfare duties.

Ability to interpret work instructions, both written and verbal, and implement them.

Ability to determine when an infestation requires a more detailed investigation or treatment.

Ability to formulate practical solutions to problems given the constraints of the situation
Ability to respond to the needs of customers diplomatically and sensitively, and to deal with issues calmly, effectively and with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Ability to act as coach and mentor to trainees and newly qualified colleagues.

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The role will sit within the Parliamentary Safety Team (PST) in the House of Commons Governance Office. The team is responsible for the provision of specialist advice, support and independent assurance that Parliament is managing safety sensibly, consistently, proportionately and effectively, and for the development and embedding of a positive safety culture across the wider Parliamentary community.

The Role

The role of the Head of Safety - Governance & Assurance (also known as Head of Governance and Assurance) is to lead the compliance, governance and assurance team members to develop and implement the Parliamentary Safety Management System (SMS), support the Deputy Director with the development and implementation of the bicameral safety strategy, and lead on the implementation of systems, policies and processes to ensure ongoing compliance to all relevant statutory and best practice requirements.

The Head of Safety - Governance & Assurance will also set safety compliance frameworks and develop a robust system for the monitoring and management of company safety performance and management information. The post-holder will produce regular assurance reports and statements to the Deputy Director and Director of Parliamentary Safety and will provide evidence to the Executive Teams of ongoing continual improvement.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Reviewing and developing the Parliamentary Safety Management System (SMS) and implementation of associated policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Development of a compliance management system and database to enable timely Management and Performance reporting to the HoC and HoL Clerks, Executive Teams and committee meetings.
• Development and implementation of an annual proactive audit and inspection schedule and development of central action tracker to enable trends and actions to be effectively tracked.
• Implementation of Safety Assurance and Governance frameworks and ownership of the annual and quarterly Assurance Review process.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications:
  • A Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ in Health & Safety or Bachelors Degree (mandatory)
  • Membership of a relevant technical body e.g. IOSH, IIRSM.
• Experience of:
  • Strategic health & safety at a senior management level.
  • Experience of developing and setting strategy, policies and procedures and safety performance reporting at a senior level
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key customers, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. The ability to challenge appropriately and robustly to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Ability to lead a team, building and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to produce reports and have the ability to determine solutions and mitigate risks.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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Mental Health Practitioner to Students within Higher Education
London, Fulltime & Permanent Role
Hybrid Working Monday - Friday 9-5.30pm 3 days on campus, 2 days from home
Do you have experience of supporting and guiding students in need of advice, information or help? Are you calm, collected and reassuring when faced with a crisis? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About our role: As Mental Health Practitioner (and in collaboration the welfare team, disability teams and student relations team), you will have the experience and knowledge to contribute to the delivery and development of a range of services including individual, managing a caseload, and sometimes group work, to provide a professional advisory service for staff and students, internal or external referral, and curation of psycho-educational or self-help resources.
As Mental Health Practitioner you will assist and support the Clinical Lead in promoting, developing, and maintaining a safe and ethical wellbeing service within QA Higher Education.
This will include looking at key times throughout the academic year and proactively planning and organising events and interventions to promote wellbeing activities.
Our role is Monday to Friday business hours with very occasional evening work (6pm finish).
Here's a flavour of what's involved: (click through to read the JD)
Manage a caseload of undergraduate and postgraduate students with mental
health difficulties and/or disabilities, delivering focused therapeutic interventions both in person and remotely, and co-ordinating support across a range of services to optimise their student experience. Provide targeted support where appropriate at periods of transition e.g. pre-entry, suspense and placements.
Establish effective working relationships with external service providers, (GPs, specialist mental health services, social care), to facilitate students' access appropriate medical support. Promote timely, effective information sharing and collaborative working.
Support in the delivery of all welfare services, this can be on campus, via the phone or email.
Provide urgent triage, assessment and robust, collaborative risk management interventions to students experiencing a mental health crisis, referring to and liaising with internal and external service providers as appropriate.
Provide comprehensive mental health assessments to students presenting with significant mental health needs and provide appropriate advice, signposting and referral on to additional services.

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Bring your experience:
Experience in supporting clients with complex mental health difficulties in a multi-agency context.
Experience of delivering targeted, evidence-based mental health interventions.
Experience in working in Higher Education. Desirable
Experience of delivering group interventions. Desirable
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development/training in the field of mental health/therapeutic interventions
Practical working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to all protected characteristics and a sound grasp of the legal aspects of supporting disabled students
Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Desirable
Current professional registration in the field of mental health relevant to this role (NMC or HCPC registration) Desirable
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
About QA Higher Education
QA Higher Education works in partnership with seven UK universities, colleges, and education specialists in the UK, to recruit, market and deliver a range of education programmes to international and domestic students, from foundation level to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
At QA Higher Education, we are absolutely committed to breaking down barriers, eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities so that diversity can flourish here. One of our core values is that 'our Diversity makes us stronger' - we recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences bring valuable perspectives and enhance the way we work at QA. As a market leader in the digital education, it's our duty to drive diversity and inclusion not only for ourselves, but also the wider industry, the clients we serve and the communities in which we work.
Equal Opportunities At QAHE, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

Your new company
I have been approached by a global consulting firm which have rapidly expanded over the last couple of years. Due to this, they are looking to build an internal audit function.


Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to steer the function from a global context. This role provides a unique opportunity to create and implement your own policies and procedures whilst also creating the annual audit plans.
This greenfield position will likely change into the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance within the coming years.


What you'll need to succeed

• Well-rounded experience across internal audit and compliance.
• Previous experience within a professional services organisation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
They are one of the largest producers chemical producers in Europe and create a wide range of products. They offer individual and specific solutions to cater the needs of their clients, they offer services to accompany their high quality products.


Your new role
As the Compliance Lead you will get the chance to report directly into the Compliance Manager therefore proving the opportunity to truly have an influence on the function. The primary task will be to maintain the businesses and its joint ventures compliance agenda.
Your new role will provide you the chance create and implement your on policies and procedures while coordinating teams internationally. You will be able to promote a culture of compliance within the organisation and learn at a respected international business.


What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a Compliance role.
• Understanding of corporate and legal processes.
• Legal or Business degree.
• Strong communication skills.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your New Company
They have a presence in a large variety of household products, from fridges to bathroom fittings. They have a truly global presence, operating in over 120 countries with over 50,000 employees.
Their primary aim is to focus on creating high quality products that transform homes.


Your New Role
As the Senior Ethics and Compliance Director for EMENA, you will get the chance to shape the business's Ethics and Compliance function. You will be tasked with staying on top of all regulatory changes, making sure that the business adapts whenever needed. Areas that you will get the chance to gain exposure to will involve Anti-Bibery and Corruption, Sanctions, Conflicts of interest and Anti-Money Laundering.
You will also get the chance to undertake risk responsibilities for the organisation, developing risk mitigation strategies for critical risks the business faces whilst also sharing best practice to all other areas of the business.


What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 10 years experience within a compliance role.
• Bi-lingual, ability to speak both German and English fluently.
• Experience building or managing third-party risk management (TPRM).
• Extensive experience conducting investigations on a wide range of areas including Fraud and Corruption.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Job Title: Gas Inspector

Location: West London

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 w/ Van and Fuel Card

Job Type: Permanent

Daniel Owen are currently working with a leading Gas company and are seeking a Gas Inspector to join them and assist across their contracts. You will be required to travel around the following postcodes: SW/W/HA/UB.

Gas Inspector Role:

• Oversee all daily activities for a selection of engineers and sub-contractors.
• This role will also require you to conduct individual site surveys in client's properties to ascertain the scope of works required to install or upgrade central heating systems in these dwellings.
• These surveys will enable the Installation department to complete planned work and hit required operational and customer service performance targets, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental systems, company procedures, and meet legislation requirements.

Gas Inspector Requirements:

• Valid ACS & other relevant gas qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence (less than 6 points)
• Experience within Social Housing desirable, but not essential
• Experience delivering high levels of customer service
• The ability to work with a diverse customer base

Gas Inspector Benefits:

• Additional earnings via ECO
• Overtime opportunities
• Salary exchange pension
• Employee assistance programme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)
• Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)

If this role is of interest to you, please apply.

LON123

In this role, the post holder will also: Lead the Trusts Information Governance team to ensure that the Trusts Information Governance Agenda is evolving to support the changes in care pathways and commissioning structures within the NHS. Ensure that the Trusts systems and information collection processes are aligned to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (CAF), ISO 27001/2 and compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as other regulatory frameworks in the aspects of confidentiality and data protection. Lead on the provision of expert advice to the Trust on Data Protection and Information Assurance. Co-ordinate the agenda setting and draft papers for the Trusts Information Governance and Security Steering Group (IGSSG). Attend local, regional and national information governance meetings on behalf of the Trusts and report back any relevant developments and issues to the wider team. Lead on ensuring that the Trust complies with all DSPT/CAF standards and ensure resulting action plans are robustly articulated, monitored, appropriately escalating and prioritising areas of risk.

Join us as a Governance Quality Manager

• We’ll look to you to provide direction and leadership on all quality matters across the platform or domain including adoption and compliance with the bank's testing standards and policies
• This is an opportunity to act as a key contributor in making sure that compliant work packages transition seamlessly from development into live environments
• Hone your knowledge of quality best practices and collaboration and stakeholder management skills

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be managing the test governance as per the bank’s defined testing processes and guidelines, whilst also contributing towards improving test governance and establish significant test governance changes. We’ll also look to you to handle internal and external audits related to testing governance and test processes, contribute towards test processes improvement initiatives, and establish significant process changes.

Additionally, you’ll be:

• Taking accountability for all aspects of governance quality across both run and change and business as usual activity within the assigned platform or domain
• Managing a test governance team spread across different geographical locations
• Taking on result oriented initiatives, monitoring progress and reporting to the leadership team and other stakeholders on a regular basis
• Reviewing all key collateral, ensuring it is of sufficient quality with no gaps or duplication
• Providing support across all business areas with respect to addressing all customer test governance related queries and escalations

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards, quality best practices, and our risk and controls framework. You’ll also need high levels of knowledge and demonstrable application of modern testing and quality practices and techniques used with Agile methodologies.

Additionally, we’ll be looking for:

• Experience in test management, quality assurance, and test governance roles
• Experience in governance of all the Quality Assurance (QA) activities, test results, leaked defects, root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement
• A strategic thinker with a proven ability to utilise existing test knowledge and experiences, along with the ability to produce practical solutions and alternatives to testing processes
• A self-starter and an excellent team player with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
• Strong communication skills to ensure that QA vision is understood and implemented correctly with key stakeholders

Join Our Client's Team as a Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester!

Our client, a well-established and reputable dealership in Edgware, is dedicated to providing exceptional automotive services and ensuring customer satisfaction.

They are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester to join their team.

Location:
Edgware, London

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Alternate Saturdays: 08:30 - 12:30

Salary:
Up to £33,000 basic, OTE £35,000 (plus benefits)

Role Overview:
As a Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a wide range of vehicles, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough vehicle servicing, ensuring all checks are completed to a high standard.
• Perform diagnostics to identify and rectify vehicle issues effectively.
• Carry out general repairs, including brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems.
• Conduct MOT tests and ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out and communicate effectively with customers.

Why Join Our Client's Team?
Our client values its team members and is committed to providing a positive working environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that prides itself on delivering exceptional service and fostering a culture of teamwork and respect.

Get in Touch!
Get in touch with Katy at YOLO Recruitment for more details or to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for Technicians at all levels - Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician .

Join Our Client's Team as a Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester in Brentford!
Our client, a well-established dealership located in Brentford, is dedicated to providing exceptional automotive services and ensuring customer satisfaction. They are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester to join their dynamic team.

Location:
Brentford, London

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:00
Alternate Saturdays: 08:30 - 12:30
Salary:
Up to £35,000 basic, OTE £38,000 plus benefits

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct vehicle servicing and ensure all checks are performed to a high standard.
• Perform diagnostics to identify and rectify vehicle issues.
• Carry out general repairs, including brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems.
• Conduct MOT tests and ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out and communicate effectively with customers.

Why Join Our Client's Team?
Our client values its team members and is committed to maintaining a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll be part of a team that prides itself on delivering exceptional service and fostering a culture of teamwork and respect.

Get in Touch!
Get in touch with Katy at YOLO Recruitment for more details or to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for Technicians at all levels - Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician .

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

About the role

Base Location: Reading, Basingstoke or Andover

This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of our depots listed above.

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team.

In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by our arborists/tree cutters to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:

- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.

- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.

- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.

- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.

Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2

- Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.