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QA Operations Manager

Walker Cole International is partnering with a leading manufacturer to appoint a QA Operations Manager. This role will be responsible for driving Performance Excellence across the site, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and embedding a culture of operational excellence across multiple functions and locations.

Key Responsibilities as the Quality Operations Manager:

• Lead, coach, and develop the QA/QC Operations team, fostering a proactive quality culture across manufacturing.
• Review manufacturing and packaging documentation, making batch release and rejection decisions in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs).
• Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to support new product introductions, process changes, and validation activities.
• Identify training needs across the quality team, delivering GMP coaching and supporting succession planning.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience within a Quality Assurance leadership position in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of EU and UK GMP requirements, with experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.
• Experience leading batch review and release activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with experience leading investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement projects.

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Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - MedTech

A growing medical devices company in Cambridgeshire are currently in need of an experienced quality assurance and regulatory affairs specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for a QARA specialist to join this team of experts and work on highly complex medical technology, across multiple territories and product ranges.

This is a key role in the development of lifesaving and life-improving medical devices, ensuring compliance, assurance, and regulatory best practice across the entire design and manufacturing process on products and services that will be launched in Europe, North America, and the APAC region.

This company have a proven track record of delivering step-changes in technology through innovation and intricate design, and you will fit right in if you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy working in an environment that prioritises autonomy and responsibility.

To be successful in this role you will need to have knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory standards within the UK and Europe. So, in-depth knowledge of ISO 13485, CE Marking, and other standards will be essential. This role will give you the chance to shape their strategy and processes while providing great opportunities for growth and development.

Undertaking internal audits will be important in this role so hopefully you have experience of this in your current role.

To complement your experience, we are looking for candidates that have an engineering or biomedical engineering background, ideally to a minimum of a bachelor's degree. The client is open-minded on this so we are also considering candidates from a scientific background. The ideal experience level will be from 2-to-5 years, but this is open for the right candidate.

You will be rewarded with a challenging role that you will never get bored with. As new medical devices are being developed all the time you will always be working on something new rather than managing pre-existing regulatory affairs documentation.

The company are offering a strong package on this role, depending on your overall experience, which includes a performance bonus, pension, free lunches, and a variety of other benefits too.

Please note that they are ideally looking for someone to be based fulltime in the office.

If you would like to find out more about the company and this role then go ahead and make a confidential application and a member of our team will be in touch with more details.

About the role

As our Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the home in order to reach or exceed goals while assuring the provision of high-quality care. You will be in charge of overseeing the care staff and will be expected to assume full management in the event that the Home Manager is not present.

Through direct instruction and by setting a good example, you will assist in training and supervising care staff in all facets of their work. You will help the Home Manager with pre-admission assessments of residents, ensure that each resident's care plan and daily records are kept up to date, and foster effective communication with the residents' families and other organisations.

Kingsley Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.

We successfully meet those needs by delivering the positive behaviour support (PBS) model of care, which is at the core of all we do. The PBS values include person-centred care, promoting choice and independence, participation and inclusion. This approach must be applied to all the people we support to empower them to live a meaningful and happy life, within an environment which grows and adapts with each individual.

We endeavour to understand what the person is communicating and respond in a proactive way to meet their needs, as well as offering an alternative behaviour, thereby reducing the likelihood of behaviours of concern or distress. You will be role modelling this approach and supporting staff to apply PBS in all they do.

Reports to: Home Manager

• Support the Care Home Manager in daily operations and assume delegated duties in their absence.
• Lead and supervise care staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care aligned with residents' care plans.
• Monitor residents' well-being, adjust care plans, and manage medication.
• Oversee staff performance, training, and development, conducting appraisals and mentoring.
• Act as safeguarding lead in the Manager's absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Promote a positive work environment and encourage resident social engagement.

Skills and attributes

• Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
• The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
• Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse.
• Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
• The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team.
• Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home.

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

QA Coordinator
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (on-site)

Talentmark is recruiting on behalf of an established bioscience organisation supporting the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. The company plays an important role in advancing scientific research by supporting preclinical studies within a highly regulated environment.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a QA Coordinator/ Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards. Working closely with teams across the business, you will coordinate quality documentation, CAPAs, deviations, change controls and audit activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001.
• Manage controlled quality documentation, including SOPs and records.
• Coordinate CAPAs, deviations, non-conformances and change controls.
• Support quality investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist with internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Monitor quality metrics and support continuous improvement activities.

• Experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Quality Compliance.
• Experience working in a regulated life sciences environment (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, CRO or laboratory services).
• A good understanding of ISO 9001, QMS, CAPAs, document control and audit processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

• Salary range between 35,000 - 45,000 DOE
• Gain broad exposure to Quality Systems, audits and compliance.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Job Advertisement: QA Manager (Pharmaceutical Sector)

Are you ready to elevate the standards of Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance? Join our dynamic team as a QA Manager on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months! If you are passionate about ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and leading quality initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:
As the QA Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining excellence in Pharmacovigilance QA (PVQA) activities. You will ensure that our processes and systems meet national and international requirements while supporting the collection and reporting of safety information. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact!

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Excellence: Execute regional, cross-regional, and global audit programmes. Plan, conduct, and report audits while liaising with stakeholders on findings.
• Consultancy Expertise: Provide unsupervised GPvP expert advice, coaching QA colleagues, and interpreting health authorities' requirements.
• Quality System Improvement: Support and enhance our Quality System by identifying root causes of non-conformances and addressing observed gaps.
• Issue Management: Manage critical quality issues, lead corrective actions, and ensure effective follow-up measures.
• Performance Metrics: Develop, analyse, and report on key performance indicators to drive organisational excellence.
• Collaborative Oversight: Manage interfaces with QA departments of service providers to ensure robust QA oversight and risk mitigation.

Professional Profile:
Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in clinical/Pharmacovigilance QA or the pharmacovigilance function.
• Excellent knowledge of QA Standards, particularly Good Clinical and GPvP Practise Guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Project management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Quality assurance/auditing certification from a recognised organisation.

What We Offer:

• A full-time position with a vibrant work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to work alongside industry experts and thought leaders.

Driving Requirement:
A valid driver's licence is required as travel may be necessary for audits and consultations.

Join Us!
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant contribution to our quality assurance efforts, we encourage you to apply! Bring your skills, passion, and enthusiasm to our team, and together, we can achieve excellence in Pharmacovigilance.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Quality Assurance Officer Muve Healthcare

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

At Muve Healthcare, we're committed to providing safe, nurturing, and high-quality care that enables children and young people to thrive. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join our growing team and help ensure our children's residential services consistently meet the highest standards of care, safeguarding, governance, and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As our Quality Assurance Officer, you'll work closely with Responsible Individuals, Registered Managers, and operational teams to monitor service quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, legislation, and internal policies.

You'll support our Ofsted-regulated children's homes, helping to drive continuous improvement and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance audits across our children's homes.
• Produce clear, accurate audit reports with practical and actionable recommendations.
• Analyse audit findings, identify trends, and support continuous service improvement.
• Support Registered Managers in developing and implementing quality improvement plans.
• Monitor compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations including the Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, company policies, and best practice.
• Prepare homes for Ofsted inspections and support the implementation of post-inspection action plans.
• Monitor compliance with internal quality standards, safeguarding procedures, and children's care planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence across the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve outcomes for children and young people.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience in quality assurance, auditing, or compliance within children's residential care, social care, or a related sector.
• A strong understanding of Ofsted's regulatory framework for children's homes, including the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children's homes through Ofsted inspections and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, child-centred practice, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to professionally challenge and support Registered Managers using evidence-based recommendations.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for improving the quality of care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

If the above position is of interest, simply apply now through LinkedIn. If you'd like to discuss the role further, please send me a message for a confidential conversation.

Additionally, if you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this advert. Successful referrals will be rewarded with a generous referral bonus.

QC Analyst - Temporary
Location - Worthing
Contract - 6 Months
Pay Rate - 16.92 per hour paye

We are currently recruiting a QC Analyst to join our client's Quality Control team at the Worthing Manufacturing site. You'll be working in a motivated, high performing team of eight analysts, sharing knowledge and support on a daily basis. The role requires testing of physical and chemical analytical test methods on oral products for release to market. Also, stability studies on those products using SOPs, and accurately documenting the results as part of the Quality Control process to ensure a batch of products is of satisfactory quality.

Key Responsibilities include:
To test routine production and stability samples supplied from the site Value Streams and meet testing lead-time targets.
Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.
Carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibiotic powders and solid dose forms using a wide range of analytical techniques (eg: HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolutions etc).
To carry out OOS investigations and discuss the outcome with Team Leader, or relevant production Dept, QA manager or a Qualified Person, as required.
To check and verify analytical testing and data generated by other analysts
To adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of safety and GLP within the section and ensure training records are kept up to date.
Daily liaison with both other analysts and team leader regarding testing and test results. May be required to take a lead role within a small team of analysts working together on a common analytical technique e.g. HPLC.
Supplying data / reports to Value Stream as requested.
May be required to communicate with the relevant Value Steam. to progress OOS investigations

About You:
This role would suit a motivated individual who has experience of working in a laboratory environment, as well as suitable qualifications in Chemistry (or scientific discipline). You will be a self-starter with keen attention to detail and compliance at the forefront of your decision-making process. A strong Quality and continuous improvement mind-set, as well as strong communication skills are also needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant scientific qualification (eg; HNC or equivalent level in scientific discipline)
• Understanding of laboratory analysis

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Sterility Assurance Specialist
Near Burton upon Trent On-site Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Talentmark is partnering with an established pharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit a Sterility Assurance Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced microbiologist or sterility assurance professional with aseptic production experience to play a key role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety within a GMP-regulated aseptic manufacturing environment.

Working as the site's sterility assurance expert, you'll help strengthen quality systems, lead microbiological initiatives, and support the development of a growing microbiology function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain sterility assurance and environmental monitoring programmes in line with GMP requirements.
• Act as the site subject matter expert for microbiology and sterility assurance.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, environmental monitoring excursions and complaints.
• Analyse and trend microbiological and environmental monitoring data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support validation activities, including microbiological methods and sanitisation processes.
• Manage external laboratory relationships and oversee testing programmes.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, SOPs and technical procedures.
• Deliver microbiology and aseptic technique training across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality and compliance.

• A degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong operational experience in sterility assurance within a GMP-regulated aseptic environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental monitoring programmes and microbiological quality systems.
• Experience investigating deviations, out-of-specification or out-of-limit results.
• A good understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.

• Private Healthcare cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Gym Discount.
• Access to Wellness platforms.
• Yearly Pay Reviews

Care Support Manager Learning Disabilities

Bury, Greater Manchester £36,339.37 Full-time Permanent

33 Days Holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)

Lead with purpose. Empower with passion.

Are you a driven leader with experience in social care? A national disability charity is looking for a Support Manager to lead dedicated teams delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilitie click apply for full job details

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding & Quality assurance team.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.