Head of Quality Assurance

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a global manufacturing business in the search for a Head of Quality to lead and transform their quality function at a pivotal stage of growth.

The Head of Quality will take strategic ownership of the UK quality function while influencing a wider global quality network, including indirect leadership responsibility for multiple Quality Managers across international sites.

This role requires far more than maintaining compliance. The business is looking for an engaging and credible leader who can modernise and elevate a stagnated quality function, embed continuous improvement, and build a proactive quality culture aligned to future growth ambitions.

• Leading and developing the Quality function across a complex manufacturing environment
• Driving business-wide quality transformation and change management initiatives
• Strengthening Quality Management Systems and ensuring compliance within highly regulated sectors
• Leading internal, customer and third‑party audits
• Embedding APQP methodologies and advanced problem‑solving techniques
• Developing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Influencing senior stakeholders across UK and global operations
• Coaching and mentoring Quality leadership teams across multiple sites
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives through robust quality governance

• A strong background in manufacturing or engineering industries
• Proven experience leading multi‑site or international quality functions
• Deep understanding of QMS, auditing, compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Strong APQP and continuous improvement expertise
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business during an exciting phase of investment and expansion, with significant scope to shape the future direction of quality across the organisation.