Total 3 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EL

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

Starting at $43,550 Per Year (GS 5-9)

Salary: £49,813 - £52,432 (inclusive of 20% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing 6 January 2025



Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Quality Assurance Lead to ensure that pension administration team continue to maintain its high standards, carry out process reviews and help the Fund achieve external accreditations.

The Wiltshire Pension Fund ensures all pension benefits are paid correctly, on a timely basis and in line with the scheme regulations. It manages the relationships with the Fund’s 180+ scheme employers, overseeing the admission and cessation of these organisations.

As a Quality Assurance Lead you will provide specialist compliance input and support for member and employer services, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

You will audit, comment on, and approve processes and reporting standards and produce compliance and training materials and offer technical support by interpreting relevant regulations. You will also train the team on regulatory changes and maintain consistent processes, empowering them to comply with regulations effectively.


You will also be the main point of contact for both internal and external audits in pension administration process. You will also lead on the Fund’s external professional accreditation processes.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience either in LGPS pensions and/or has held technical roles in Defined Benefit administration environments and an understanding of pension regulations, associated tax rules and dealing with internal and external stakeholders. To excel in this role you must bring with you the skills to lead, manage, motivate and support teams to achieve excellent results.

We are based in County Hall, Trowbridge and is a hybrid role with two days office based.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The main duties of the role are to assist with the communication and expertise needed to run the quality management system, and include: Assist in the delivery and maintenance of GxP training, QA documentation control, change control and risk assessment quality processes. Deliver GxP Training to meet quality, business, and regulatory requirements. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure appropriate QA support is provided. Undertake assigned audits as part of the GxP internal audit programme including conducting QA reviews/ audits on study data, study records, GxP laboratories, supporting areas and critical suppliers of services and material. Contribute to writing key quality documents e.g. Quality Reports, Risk Assessments, Technical Agreements and Standard Operating Procedures etc. Undertake the review and approval of non-conformances, CAPA reports and related investigations, change controls and supplier approval questionnaires. Assist GxP Test Facilities areas, Test Facilities Management, and the Quality Team in preparation for, and during customer audits and regulatory inspections. Perform any other duties required by the Line Manager commensurate with grade. Undertake work in accordance with the UKHSAs risk management systems, policies and procedures, applicable quality systems (including current GLP, GCP and GMP regulations), H&S Laboratory Precautions Handbook and site-wide UKHSA policies and procedures. To fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and Behaviours commensurate with grade. Other The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate and your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. It should be noted that the work of the organisation is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes. For a full list of Essential and Desirable Criteria, please see attached job description Essential criteria You will be assessed on the below 4 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description A degree in a relevant subject (i.e. Biological Sciences) or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Good understanding of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations and experience of having worked to one or more these regulations. Experience of auditing (preferably GxP). Training/ experience in Quality Management Systems relevant to this post (e.g. Non-conformance & CAPA, change control, risk assessment, document control). Selection Process Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above 4 listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of an Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1000 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, behaviours, knowledge, and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 4 listed essential criteria. The CV and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.Shortlisting: In the event of receiving a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following essential criteria: Good understanding of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations and experience of having worked to one or more these regulations.Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (Success Profiles) You will be invited to a single face to face interview. Behaviours, knowledge, and technical experience will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Interviews dates to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is based at Porton Down- please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. This role is based at Porton Down. If based at one of our scientific locations you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.