Total 35 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the development of a culture of continuous quality improvement at Royal Surrey through using expert knowledge and skill in improvement methods. By supporting, coaching and leading people in delivering improvement, the post holder helps to deliver the organisations True North and Breakthrough Objectives. The post holder will provide quality improvement knowledge and expertise to the organisation through training, coaching, and facilitating projects to help make quality improvement the way we do things. They will act as a role model in promoting a culture of improvement and transformation, working with teams at all levels to challenge current practice and deliver significant and quantifiable improvements towards achieving our True North and Breakthrough Objectives. Using lean thinking as the basis, they will be responsible for developing, documenting and disseminating our quality improvement approach so that we build skill and expertise in quality improvement across the Trust. A key part of the role will be to support the development of others in the organisation in quality improvement methods. In addition, they will support pathway improvement activity that addresses defined organisational priorities and address complex challenges by facilitating change at an individual, team and service level.

MOT Tester Vacancy - Oxted
Salary: up to £40,000 Basic
Working hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday - NO WEEKENDS.

Are you a skilled and certified MOT Tester looking to join a reputable and dynamic team? Our Clients independent site is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure our customers receive the highest standards of vehicle testing and safety.

Located in Oxted, our client pride themselves on delivering top-quality automotive services and maintaining a strong reputation for reliability and excellence. Their team is committed to upholding the highest standards of customer satisfaction and vehicle safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct MOT tests in line with DVSA guidelines.
• Diagnose and report vehicle defects and issues.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensure all MOT documentation is accurately completed and submitted.
• Provide exceptional customer service and explain MOT results to clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Stay updated with the latest MOT testing standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Valid MOT Tester certification.
• Proven experience as an MOT Tester in a professional automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and testing procedures.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.

If you are a qualified MOT Tester looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a trusted and dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

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Consultant: Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Senior Compliance Manager
Temporary on going contract
Based in Elmbridge
£44.33per hour

You will be investigating breaches of planning control. Working with applicants and developers to resolve breaches whilst keeping residents and Members up to date with investigations. You will work in a team, made up of a team leader, two compliance officers, as well as three tree officers.

The main purpose of the role:

To investigate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control, many of which will be of a complex nature. To ensure that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and that conditions imposed on planning permissions are complied with. To take a lead role and take part in proactive enforcement projects and public liaison opportunities throughout the Borough.

• Liaising with the Team Leader / Development Manager on complex and high-profile investigations..
• To assist in the logging of investigation requests.
• To fully research the history of the subject site and assess plans and other documentation for evidence of any breach of planning control.
• To fully research the history of the subject site and assess plans and other documentation for evidence of any breach of planning control.
• To negotiate compliance with planning controls as appropriate.
• To liaise with Legal Services and other relevant Services as necessary.
• To prepare reports to recommend appropriate courses of action as appropriate.
• To issue instructions, serve notices, prepare statements and collate plans, documents and statements which may be produced as evidence
• To assist in officer and Member training.

Technical & Compliance Engineer
£60,000 (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Weybridge

Are you looking for a fixed-term opportunity to enhance your Technical engineering expertise within multi-site cutting edge R&D environments whilst working for one of Europe's largest facilities management companies?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across Europe and can boast some of the UK's most high-profile commercial contracts, this 6-month fixed term contract is an excellent opportunity to develop your skill-set and add real value to the Engineering teams.

You will be responsible for overseeing three key sites for the company in Weybridge, Maidenhead and Brentside with key tasks being integrating facilities engineering support across the sites to maximise efficiency on site, supporting investigations and root cause analysis into engineering related issues or failures, overseeing the delivery and handover of projects to external teams and various other compliance tasks.

* £60,000
* 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
* 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
* 08:00-17:00 Monday To Friday
* Company Benefits & Discount Schemes

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Control Room Salary £40,000 - Redhill

Are you looking to join a modern, forward thinking, and successful company based in Redhill?

You will play an extremely important support role for the business which is within their control room team. You will be responsible for monitoring operations at various business sites responding to various alarms including systems, intruder and fire alarms. If this sounds like it fits with your experience, please read on...

I have worked with this client for many years now and they have created a fantastic environment… The communications team are undertaking more and more work and therefore needs your help!

The Role:

• You will monitor the in-house security system.
• Monitor the telephone, radio systems and CCTV.
• Have constant communication with customers, authorities and employees.
• Recording all complaints and enquiries through the system.
• Raise emergency jobs and issue the relevant plans to the support teams engineers.
• 12-hour continuous shift rota working some evenings and weekends.

The Person:

• Ability to work at a fast pace and record all data accurately
• A calm nature and able to multitask
• Able to work alone and unsupervised and cope with competing demands and pressures
• You will have a working knowledge of Microsoft office systems.

The Benefits

• A wide range of discounted salary products to choose from
• Up to 10% Company Pension contribution (matched contribution scheme)
• Free parking
• 23 days holiday rising to a massive 27 days + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme

This role is a great way to impart your knowledge and build your career. If this all sounds like a place you would like to be a part of please get in touch with me.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

MOT Tester Vacancy - Guildford

Salary: £36,000 basic OTE £39,600
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
Ref: OC18648

We have a new vacancy for a MOT Tester for my client's site in Guildford. Excellent opportunity for a MOT Tester to join a high performing team. This role suits a MOT Tester looking for a long-term role.

Role:

- You will be soley focused on conducting MOT's on vehicles that come into the workshop.

Requirements:

- Minimum 1 years' experience in a busy workshop.

- You must be a qualified MOT Tester Class 4

- Full UK Driving License

Consultant - Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Call +447960042245 (Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment)

Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.


Transport Compliance Manager
Lambeth, SE24 0JF
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary
- £35,000
- £40,000 per annum plus benefits (dependent on experience)
Here at Serco, we partner with governments to provide public services across Defence, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health, and Citizen Services. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Compliance Manager to join our Fleet team to support the associated Contract Management Team and/or onsite CPC holder, to deliver a compliant fleet service ensuring the contracts legislative obligations of the Operators licences.

As our Transport Compliance Manager, you will follow all vehicle maintenance requirements ensuring all vehicles and plant are serviced and maintained to the specification outlined under the manufactured guidelines and the Operator licence conditions. You will liaise with all third-party service providers to ensure all daily defects, breakdowns and punctures on our vehicles and plant are registered and dealt with within the relevant timeframe.

Main responsibilities of the role include:


- Proactively manage the yearly maintenance planner to ensure the vehicle fleet is maintained, services, and managed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Daily management of the vehicle requirements for all relevant departments across the contract(s).
- Ensure the legislative obligations of the Operator’s Licences are fully complied with within the defined contract/regional area. In particular the General Undertakings and the requirements for “continuous improvement and effective control” of the associated ES Contract(s).
- Ensure the contract meets all legislative obligations, undertakings and requirements outlined in the Operator licence which all includes the General Conditions covered under section 22 of the goods vehicle licencing of operators act 1995.
- Highlight, record and notify the Contract Manager, Contract CPC Holder, and Fleet Capability and Strategy Manager of any departments failing to comply with the Company Policies and Directives relating to Road Transport and Dangerous Goods, including Animal by Products.
- Monitor third party service providers to ensure their compliance with the contract SLA and their legislative obligations.
- Ensure the daily availability target of the core fleet is maintained at 100% (excludes accident damage and vehicle related negligence by drivers or operators).
- Maintain and keep updated the fleet inventory and fixed asset register, including current asset locations, through FMS.
- Ensure all MOT results are reported, and failures investigated.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Thorough understanding of UK and EU road transport legislation.
- Ideally will hold a Transport Manager CPC or possess equivalent knowledge (training will be provided to achieve this qualification if not already held).
- Previous experience in a fleet management role.
- Effective communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with stakeholders.


Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

What we offer:


- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- Free onsite parking.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply
Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

What we offer:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Annual leave purchase scheme.
· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· Flexible working options.
· Free onsite parking.
· Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
· A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
· A safe and supportive culture.

· A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an experienced and passionate Internal Audit Manager or an Operational Manager looking to join an Internal Audit team?

(with significant commercial experience within Construction / Major Projects / Build Environment sector) with a knack for delivering high-quality internal audit reviews or reports. Join us as an Internal Audit Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Group Head of Internal Assurance to deliver a complex, risk-based audit plan.

This dynamic role will involve evolving our internal audit methodology and aligning assurance activities across the group, ensuring our audit function remains at the forefront of industry standards. Key Responsibilities of the Group Internal Audit Manager: Audit Plan Execution (60%) : Lead and execute high-calibre internal audit assurance and operational reviews from planning through to reporting, ensuring timely and efficient delivery monthly.

Audit Plan Development: Support the ongoing development of a risk-based audit plan and approach, reviewed annually.

Assurance Support: Assist the Group Head of Assurance in quarterly audit committee reporting and other assurance activities. Methodology Development: Enhance the internal audit methodology to align with the operational framework and IIA requirements monthly.

Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of audit work to ensure quality and compliance with methodology monthly. Team Coaching: Provide coaching and support to the audit team, promoting best practices and enhancing technical output as required.

Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.


Transport Compliance Manager
Lambeth, SE24 0JF
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary
- £35,000
- £40,000 per annum plus benefits (dependent on experience)
Here at Serco, we partner with governments to provide public services across Defence, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health, and Citizen Services. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Compliance Manager to join our Fleet team to support the associated Contract Management Team and/or onsite CPC holder, to deliver a compliant fleet service ensuring the contracts legislative obligations of the Operators licences.

As our Transport Compliance Manager, you will follow all vehicle maintenance requirements ensuring all vehicles and plant are serviced and maintained to the specification outlined under the manufactured guidelines and the Operator licence conditions. You will liaise with all third-party service providers to ensure all daily defects, breakdowns and punctures on our vehicles and plant are registered and dealt with within the relevant timeframe.

Main responsibilities of the role include:


- Proactively manage the yearly maintenance planner to ensure the vehicle fleet is maintained, services, and managed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Daily management of the vehicle requirements for all relevant departments across the contract(s).
- Ensure the legislative obligations of the Operator’s Licences are fully complied with within the defined contract/regional area. In particular the General Undertakings and the requirements for “continuous improvement and effective control” of the associated ES Contract(s).
- Ensure the contract meets all legislative obligations, undertakings and requirements outlined in the Operator licence which all includes the General Conditions covered under section 22 of the goods vehicle licencing of operators act 1995.
- Highlight, record and notify the Contract Manager, Contract CPC Holder, and Fleet Capability and Strategy Manager of any departments failing to comply with the Company Policies and Directives relating to Road Transport and Dangerous Goods, including Animal by Products.
- Monitor third party service providers to ensure their compliance with the contract SLA and their legislative obligations.
- Ensure the daily availability target of the core fleet is maintained at 100% (excludes accident damage and vehicle related negligence by drivers or operators).
- Maintain and keep updated the fleet inventory and fixed asset register, including current asset locations, through FMS.
- Ensure all MOT results are reported, and failures investigated.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Thorough understanding of UK and EU road transport legislation.
- Ideally will hold a Transport Manager CPC or possess equivalent knowledge (training will be provided to achieve this qualification if not already held).
- Previous experience in a fleet management role.
- Effective communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with stakeholders.


Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

What we offer:


- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- Free onsite parking.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply
Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

What we offer:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Annual leave purchase scheme.
· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· Flexible working options.
· Free onsite parking.
· Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
· A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
· A safe and supportive culture.

· A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Quality Governance Facilitator (Full Time 37.5hrs) Quality and Safety Department An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Quality Governance Facilitator. As the Quality Governance Facilitator, you will lead and coordinate Patient Safety Incident Investigations and support the Trust to learn from patient safety events. You will have experience working in patient safety or quality governance and have an understanding of governance techniques, including incident reporting and risk management. Ideally, you will have a clinical background; in this role, you will be working with clinical teams and senior leaders to analyse current practice and identify areas for improvement. This will include analysing data and identifying themes and trends. You will work closely with the clinical teams to produce reports and present information to senior team leaders. You will engage closely with patients, their families and staff with the aim of understanding their experiences and obtaining areas for improvement. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and flexibly as a part of a team. If you would like to know more about this position then please contact Lorna Sonley, Senior Quality Governance Facilitator on Lornasonley@nhs.net for an informal discussion about the job.

Essential Pharma are seeking a QA Manager with deep GMP knowledge. You will be responsible for the operational management of quality assurance activities related to the subcontracted manufacturing operations of Essential Pharma products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining high standards of product quality and safety. As a market authorization holder, you will be ensure our responsibilities are fulfilled and that any product related quality events are under control. Apply Today!

What You Will Do
Reporting into the Associate Director QA –GMP Operations, you will participate in the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).
Ensure that all QA processes and procedures are documented, followed, and continuously improved.
Conduct internal / external audits and participate to regulatory inspections .
Ensure that all products comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Stay updated with changes in regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation of new regulations.
Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits, including visiting CMO partners.
Manage risk, documentation and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, supply chain, MSAT, R&D, and regulatory affairs, to ensure product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvement, train and embed best practice within quality across the company.

What We Do

Essential Pharma is an international specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to maintaining access to clinically differentiated, niche medicines in small patient populations. Our high-impact portfolio includes over 300 medicines covering ten therapeutic areas, with a focus on the central nervous system (CNS), gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases. Our products treat patients in more than 70 countries.
We are proactive in identifying low volume, difficult-to-manufacture therapeutic products, and late-stage clinical development assets that target rare diseases. Our recent acquisition of Renaissance Pharmaceuticals is a significant milestone for Essential Pharma, the groups second product for treatment of a rare disease, and the first development-stage asset in our portfolio.
Our UK Operations team is comprised of 60 people, based out of our Egham, Surrey office, five minutes’ drive from Egham Train Station situated on the Thorpe Industrial Estate. We also have colleagues based in Malta, France, Spain and Switzerland.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biologics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Proven experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in manufacturing operations of medicines is essential, biological products is a plus.
Deep knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Certification in quality assurance (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager) is a plus.

What We Offer
Salary – from £50,000
Agile Working – we offer flexibility and trust from day one, when you attend the office will be guided by business needs and role requirements. This role requires you to work a least two day per week from our Egham, Surrey office or if you are situated in France, two days from a Lyon office, with flexibility for business needs and company events. You must be flexible to travel when required to our CMO partners.
£150 towards your home office – claim purchases back on expenses.
Healthcare Insurance
Pension – you contribute 5% and we offer 3%.
Life Insurance – lump sum (tax free) death benefit of 4 x basic salary.
Enhanced Family Leave
Enhanced Sick Pay
Annual Leave – 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 days shut down between Christmas and NY.
Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
Recognition Program – from shout outs, vouchers and up to £2000 for gold awards!

What To Expect

We wholeheartedly embrace agile working, recognizing that it enables individuals to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to living by our values forms the bedrock of our inclusive culture, where everyone's voice is valued and respected.
Treating each other as adults fosters a sense of autonomy and responsibility, while our inherent social nature is nurtured through engaging groups and events. We understand the significance of forging connections in the workplace, and our dedication to facilitating these bonds is underscored by regular access to our CEO. Grounded in the principles of dynamism, responsibility, trustworthiness, and collaboration, our values guide our interactions. Furthermore, our unwavering dedication to employee growth and learning is evident through our commitment to personalized development plans, as we believe in fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive.
Right from the interview stage, we encourage candidates to ask us questions, as we understand that it's just as important for us to be the right fit for you as it is for you to be the right fit for us.

The post holder will support the Divisional Quality, Safety & Learning Team through the provision of tasks relating to Clinical Governance, Assurance & Learning, along with administrative and clerical tasks required to facilitate the improvement of clinical services across the Women's Health & Paediatrics Division.

About the Role: Quality Assurance Business Partner
We are on the lookout for a dynamic Quality Assurance Business Partner to become a part of our high performing Quality & Consistency team. This is a unique opportunity to coordinate, support, and review the implementation of standard QA processes across our faculties.
As a pivotal point of contact for curriculum staff on quality-related matters, you will also undertake the role of Quality Nominee whilst liaising with our partner Awarding Organisations.
You will be instrumental in supporting faculties to uphold best practice in assessment and to assist them in preparing for any external sampling processes. Your responsibilities will include conducting internal reviews and sampling to identify and propose improvement actions.
Your role will also involve developing and implementing robust quality systems to monitor and safeguard our certification, ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.
You will co-deliver courses to train new assessors and IQAs, and coach them to achieve relevant accreditation.
This is a permanent, 0.8 role based across our Surrey colleges at Guildford, Merrist Wood, and Farnham.
What do you need to be successful as a Quality Assurance Business Partner at Activate Learning?
The successful candidate must be a qualified IQA and assessor with significant experience as a Lead/Internal Verifier, and a deep understanding of IV/EV systems and processes. Experience in an educational environment is essential, ideally in Further Education specifically, or those who have worked within an awarding organisation.
We are seeking an outgoing individual who can build quickly strong and effective relationships. Your interpersonal skills will be key in this role, as fostering a positive environment and maintaining open lines of communication with teams across Activate Learning and with partners will be integral to our success.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

This role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality Assurance Team in Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships. The Quality Assurance Team evaluate the quality of care and support services in Surrey. We work with care and support providers to improve quality, improve the experience of people using care services and promote and share best practice. The position is based in Mid Surrey covering Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell and Elmbridge, working under an Area Quality Assurance Manager covering services for older people - nursing homes, residential care homes and home-based care services. Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team The Quality Assurance Team is a well established and well regarded Team in Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships. We have strong links with internal colleagues as well as our external partners in Health and CQC. About the Role Working with the area Quality Assurance Manager, you will collect and analyse data and information about quality and risk in older persons care and support services within the area, identifying priorities. You will:

• Undertake visits to Care Homes and Home Based Care Agencies producing reports following the visits.
• Gather and analyses data and information about quality and risk of the services in the patch.
• Plan and prioritise your own work and activities, responding to changing priorities as needed.
• Maintain a network of up to date Provider contacts.
• Partake in a rota system to cover the Quality Assurance Team inbox.

Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Be a driver with a valid UK driving licence and own car and be prepared to drive across the County to support the Quality Assurance Team.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours when Care Homes are identified as high risk.
• Experience of working in a front line care or support setting for adults.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Good analytical skills.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/08/2024 with interviews planned for 22/08/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Essential Pharma are looking for a Quality Systems Manager to deliver the globalisation of QA processes, implement and embed a new quality system and ensure deep collaboration across all teams in the UK, Switzerland and Malta to ensure we can progress with a “one team” mindset. Apply Today!

What You Will Do
• Lead a small team, reporting into the Head of QA, ensuring a collaborative approach to new ways of working and engagement of all teams to ensure a “one team” mindset.
• Deliver the new QMS for Essential, retaining oversight of quality systems processes, maintenance and ensuring that we are audit ready.
• Collaborate with the QA team to manage processes related to QA documentation (GMP, GDP, GCP/GVP), deviations, complaints, CAPAs and change controls.
• Own reporting against KPIs and once live, lead on the administration of the EDMS database (including user training, configuration and withdrawal).

What We Do
Essential Pharma is an international specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to maintaining access to clinically differentiated, niche medicines in small patient populations. Our high-impact portfolio includes over 300 medicines covering ten therapeutic areas, with a focus on the central nervous system (CNS), gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases. Our products treat patients in more than 70 countries.
We are proactive in identifying low volume, difficult-to-manufacture therapeutic products, and late-stage clinical development assets that target rare diseases. Our recent acquisition of Renaissance Pharmaceuticals is a significant milestone for Essential Pharma, the groups second product for treatment of a rare disease, and the first development-stage asset in our portfolio.
Our UK Operations team is comprised of 60 people, based out of our Egham, Surrey office, five minutes’ drive from Egham Train Station situated on the Thorpe Industrial Estate. We also have colleagues based in Malta, France, Spain and Switzerland.
What You Will Bring
• QMS knowledge (Veeva or similar) gained in a project based or management roles where you have implemented or contributed to the implementation of new systems and change management in relation to quality processes.
• GxP knowledge gained working in a pharmaceutical setting, with exposure to US and EEA regulations.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

What We Offer
• Salary – from £65,000.
• Agile Working – we offer flexibility and trust from day one, when you attend the office will be guided by business needs and role requirements. This role requires you to work two days a week from our Egham, Surrey office with flexibility on start/ends times.
• £150 towards your home office – claim purchases back on expenses.
• Healthcare Insurance
• Pension – you contribute 5% and we offer 3%.
• Life Insurance – lump sum (tax free) death benefit of 4 x basic salary.
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Annual Leave – 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 days shut down between Christmas and NY.
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
• Referral Programme - £1500 for a successful hire!
• Recognition Programme – from shout outs, vouchers and up to £2000 for gold awards!

What To Expect
• We wholeheartedly embrace agile working, recognizing that it enables individuals to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to living by our values forms the bedrock of our inclusive culture, where everyone's voice is valued and respected.
• Treating each other as adults fosters a sense of autonomy and responsibility, while our inherent social nature is nurtured through engaging groups and events. We understand the significance of forging connections in the workplace, and our dedication to facilitating these bonds is underscored by regular access to our CEO. Grounded in the principles of dynamism, responsibility, trustworthiness, and collaboration, our values guide our interactions. Furthermore, our unwavering dedication to employee growth and learning is evident through our commitment to personalized development plans, as we believe in fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive.
• Right from the interview stage, we encourage candidates to ask us questions, as we understand that it's just as important for us to be the right fit for you as it is for you to be the right fit for us.