QMS Manager

We are supporting our well-known client in the insurance industry in their search for a Quality Management Manager, on a part-time basis. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), in order to drive efficiencies and strive to continually improve business processes.

Part-time hours of between 18 to 22 per week, between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. There is flexibility to a working pattern which will be discussed.

Salary is £30,000 full-time equivalent. Benefits include:

• 26 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays (The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation)
• Birthday off
• Health Shield - Cash back plan and Death in Service
• Free parking at all offices
• Friday fruit delivery and one or two annual company trips a year

Duties to include:

• Develop and maintain QMS documentation, perform QMS audits, and provide QMS training.
• Ensure quality standards are met & ensure compliance to applicable regulations.
• Prepare high quality audit reports to assist with system development and training.
• Be an ambassador for quality processes & provide education, training & advice to all staff.
• Understand the regulatory requirements of the company & ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in a way which complies with relevant external legislation and regulation, company compliance and other procedures.

It is an essential requirement of this role that the candidate has their own transport and a full, clean, UK driving licence, as you will be required to visit the other two offices in east Kent from time to time.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in developing & maintaining QMS systems
• Experience of carrying out audits on a quality system
• Strong research and analytical skills, and good maths & problem-solving skills
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Office, CRM systems, data systems etc
• Able to manage own workload and able to work effectively under pressure
• Great team working, build relationships through positive behaviours, honesty, & integrity.
• Focus on continuous improvement, able to use own initiative
• Commitment to quality & compliance with procedures/regulations
• Own transport & full UK driving licence

Desirable attributes would be:

• Experience in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of insurance sector
• Experience of ISO9001

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