Compliance & Assurance Specialist

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We are actively seeking a Compliance & Assurance Specialist to support supplier compliance and assurance activities. This role will ensure that suppliers and internal operations meet applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company expectations. The position involves working cross‑functionally with Security, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Controls and Regulatory teams to maintain compliance, mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement across the operations processes.

Requisition Number: 19436
Contract Type: Permanent
Location(s): Corsham, GB

• Evaluate, qualify and monitor contractual obligations to ensure adherence to ISO 9001, OSHA, environmental and industry‑specific standards.
• Manage transversal requirements for large scale projects, including Joint Service Publications (JSP) such as 604 & 850, ensuring full compliance targets are achieved.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments; ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements, assurance and compliance documentation.
• Track supplier and operational performance using KPIs, scorecards and trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance of manufacturing processes with internal quality policies, regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Support internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, certification bodies).
• Review and approve project compliance documentation including: quality inspection reports, deviations, non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and CAPAs; security conditions and security aspects letters; assurance engineering life cycles and service assurance.
• Collaborate with operations to implement process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency and product quality.
• Stay updated on applicable regulations, standards and best practices impacting manufacturing and supplier quality.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, OSHA, EPA and other relevant regulations within supplier and internal operations.
• UK Defence DEFSTANs and DEFCONs, e.g. DEFCON 627 for Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
• Provide training and guidance to cross‑functional teams on compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance records, audit reports and manufacturing quality documentation.
• Prepare and present compliance reports and risk assessments to management.
• Support the development and execution of SES’ Quality Management System (QMS).

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in defence, manufacturing quality, supplier compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of ISO standards including 9001, OSHA regulations, DEFSTANs, DEFCONs, JSPs and industry‑specific standards.
• Experience with defence contracts, supplier audits, CAPA management and risk‑based supplier evaluation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Operations and Quality teams.

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with DEFCONs, DEFSTANs and JSPs.
• Familiarity with electronic QMS systems and compliance software.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability compliance standards for suppliers and manufacturers.

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