Quality Assurance Officer

Quality Assurance Officer

International Trade Association

Office-Based Ashford

Basic Salary Up to £40,000 dependant on experience plus benefits

Permanent, Full Time

8am - 4pm/ 9am-5pm / 10am - 6pm

No Travel and Free Parking

Right by the station - Ashford International

Our client a well-recognised International Trade Association is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer based at their head offices in Ashford, Kent

The Role

The Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for supporting the Quality Department in maintaining the QMS, maintaining compliance to international and national standards, the effective implementation of the internal audit programme and be an active participant in strengthening and developing the associations’ policies, procedures and processes. They will also support our other functions and assist in coordinating projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Education/Qualifications/Experience required:

Degree or equivalent professional or vocational qualification.

Hold a recognised professional Internal/Lead Auditor qualification (advantageous).

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar quality assurance role.

Knowledge and experience of audit methodologies and techniques to include: audit planning;

audit scheduling; allocating resources in accordance with skills and schedules; audit report writing;

identification and classification of audit outcomes.

Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and QMS software.

Experience of continuous improvement methodology.

Experience in collating, analysing and presenting data and metrics.

Experience in process mapping.

Good numeracy and statistical analysis skills.

Experience in CAPAs.

Can work autonomously and as part of a team.

Ability to prioritise workload, exercise good time-management and the ability to work to deadlines, and excellent organisational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders.

Experience in providing training to personnel.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Proficient in verbal and written English.

Experience in project management.

Familiarity with risk assessments.

Experience of working with external quality assurance agencies, professional bodies and/or collaborative partners.

Excellent IT skills, including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, email, internet, video conferencing and virtual learning environments.

Experience of ISO 17024 & ISO 17021 (advantageous).

To apply to this role please send your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

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