Laboratory Quality Manager providing expert support for high‑quality analytical results in nuclear fuel industry. Managing Quality Management System (QMS) compliance with various ISO standards and stakeholder audits.
Responsibilities
Provide expert support to ensure high‑quality analytical results for nuclear fuel products, intermediates, residue recovery, material characterisation and wider growth projects.
Manage the department's Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure alignment with internal and external quality policies and maintain compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and NQA1 standards.
Act as the main point of contact for auditors, assessors and UKAS representatives.
Manage, implement and maintain a fit‑for‑purpose Quality Management System aligned with customer, site and industry standards.
Maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions and the Management System Manual.
Ensure continued ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and NQA1 requirements.
Support regulatory, customer and third‑party audits.
Be the primary contact for UKAS accreditation activities.
Plan, conduct and report on internal audits, ensuring audit schedules are completed on time.
Lead and support accreditation and certification assessments.
Provide training for staff involved in quality‑related activities, including audit skills and root‑cause investigation.
Track, analyse and present quality performance metrics to senior management.
Promote a strong culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
Identify issues, risks or weaknesses and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Host external audits, inspections and site visits.
Act as an intelligent customer, ensuring quality considerations are fully represented in cross‑functional work.
Support wider business projects by applying quality expertise where required.
Manage leave, performance and sickness absence for direct reports.
Requirements
Degree (minimum 2:2) in a scientific or quality discipline
At least 2 years' experience on an operating site, or 5–10 years' experience in a quality management role.
Working knowledge of quality management principles and systems.
Experience maintaining or auditing quality systems to ISO 17025, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001.
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
Externally certified auditor status (desirable).
Experience with analytical quality control in chemical laboratories (desirable).
Experience in the nuclear or chemical industry (desirable).
Understanding of uranium conversion processes or links between analytical quality and safety cases (desirable).
Knowledge of NQA1 requirements (desirable).
Familiarity with corrective action systems (desirable).
Benefits
Attractive compensation
Great benefits and safety: Peer-to-peer recognition program.
Life insurance
Pension plan
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
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