Head of Quality Assurance
Job in
Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Accelero
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Working with a manufacturing business seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead and evolve its company‑wide quality strategy across a complex, multi‑site environment.
This is a senior leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, maintaining robust compliance standards, and embedding a proactive quality culture across the organisation.
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), lead multi‑site quality teams, and ensure ongoing compliance with industry regulations and audit requirements.
You will play a key role in shaping quality strategy, improving business performance, and supporting product and process excellence across the full lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:- Developing and delivering the company quality strategy
- Leading and developing high‑performing QA/QC teams
- Managing and improving QMS governance, CAPA processes, change control, and audit readiness
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations and engineering
- Leading internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory inspections
- Partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance across products, systems, and processes
- Ensuring quality standards are embedded throughout new product introduction and operational activities
- Delivering meaningful KPI reporting and supporting senior management reviews
- Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies
- Proven senior quality leadership experience within a highly regulated environment
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and compliance frameworks
- Experience leading audit activity and maintaining inspection readiness
- Demonstrable success driving continuous improvement and operational quality performance
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability across multi‑site operations
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on when required
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing standards such as ISO frameworks and MDSAP is highly desirable
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