Compliance and Quality Assurance Lead

Description Compliance and Quality Assurance Lead

Location:

Bristol / Hybrid We’re ready for you to unleash your potential!

Role Overview :
Leidos Europe Ltd is seeking a UK-based Compliance and Quality Assurance Lead to support the delivery of assurance and audit programmes on the Ministry of Defence Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Programme. A motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. They will be a dedicated resource to the Logistics Division working on LCST.

The role will be hybrid, working from home and working out of our Bristol office when required to support meetings, with UK travel and some overseas required. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement, you will support Quality Assurance and Government Furnished (non-IS) Asset (GFA) Management activities required on the LCST Programme. Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Compliance and Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:
Responsible for the accurate material accounting within Team Leidos Public Stores account in relation to GFA Manage and maintain the risk based Key Subcontractor audit schedule Conduct Key Subcontractor audits as Lead Auditor against ISO and Contractual requirements Support and conduct supply chain programme audits as Lead Auditor for ISO and Contractual requirements Support the audit surveillance activities conducted on key subcontractors and suppliers Line management responsibilities of Quality Assurance Advisor role within the Compliance Team Develop knowledge to become a subject matter expertise on Quality Management, ISO Standards and MOD defence related standards including AQAPs and Joint Service Publications Provide day-to-day guidance to stakeholders on compliance requirements (e.g., Schedule 3, audits, policy changes) Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Quality Assurance Advisor and wider Compliance Team, monitor performance and support development Collect performance metrics (e.g. KPI’s) on both Quality and Asset Management to support cyclical reporting requirements Act as delegate for the Deputy Head of Compliance and CI as required, including chairing/representing at compliance forums and governance meetings.

Executes activities in accordance with the LCST Quality Management Plan and LCST Asset Management Plan

Required Skills:

Quality assurance and Control activity experience in a complex environment Certified as an ISO 9001 or similar standard Lead Auditor Implementing corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) Good verbal and written skills and ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic fast-paced environment UK citizenship Willingness to achieve SC clearance Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas Desired

Skills:

Experience working with MOD contracts, policies and procedures including AQAP, Defence Standards, and Joint Service Publications. Experience working with the following tools:
Power BI, SharePoint, MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira Active SC security clearance Clearance Requirements: BPSS pre-screening required to start SC required for the role Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community…