Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description:

Quality Assurance Manager (Full Time or Part Time)

Join a Business That Focus’s on Quality

Are you passionate about food production and maintaining the highest standards of quality? We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our growing team and drive excellence across the board.

We’re a BRCGS AA+ accredited business based in Leicester, proudly serving national food service and retail customers across the UK. The site is nut-free, halal friendly, and holds RSPO and RFA accreditation. In short, we take our commitments to quality and safety seriously – and we need someone who shares that passion.

If you’re looking for a flexible, family-friendly role and want to make a real impact, then this might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading food safety initiatives, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS Food Safety Standards, including HACCP and allergen management.
• Leading a team of Quality Technicians, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability for food safety and quality.
• Driving continuous improvement through external and internal audits, resolving quality incidents, investigating complaints, and putting in place preventative measures.
• Supporting operational projects and ensuring the smooth commissioning of new equipment.
• Working closely with our External Technical Consultant to meet new customer requests and requirements.
• Reporting on key quality metrics and tracking non-conformance trends to support ongoing growth.

Who You Are

Essential:

• Strong knowledge and experience of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, UK food law, and industry regulations.
• A proactive problem solver, with the ability to make clear, timely decisions.
• Internal auditing experience with a keen eye for detail.
• Level 3 certification in Food Safety & HACCP.
• A solid understanding of TACCP (Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points).
• Able to work independently, taking initiative to maintain and improve quality standards.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering food safety and compliance training.
• A background in some form of food production environment (3-5 years experience).

What We Offer

• £60,000-£70,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience
• Full Time role (37.5 hours per week 9am-5.00pm, Monday to Fridany – no weekends)
• Part-time role (24 hours per week, 9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday – no weekends)
• Flexible, family-friendly hours that suit your lifestyle
• A supportive, collaborative work environment where your expertise is valued
• A real opportunity to make an impact in a growing business
• Sponsorship program for work visas, available to eligible employees

If you’re looking for a role that gives you the flexibility to balance work and family life, while making a real difference in a business that puts quality at the heart of everything we do, then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a company that’s all about excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.