Quality Manager

Quest Search and Selection is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee product quality, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation for hardline products. This privately-owned business employs 1,500 people across 70 UK locations and remains a leader in its field. Key Responsibilities of this Quality Manager position: Lead product quality management, ensuring UK regulatory compliance for all hardline products. Ensure processes stay up-to-date with UK laws. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SEDEX compliance and timely resolution of audit issues. Source high-quality vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage rebates. Work with testing labs, audit houses, third-party partners, and suppliers. Oversee QA/QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns. Maintain product compliance, manage test certificates, and ensure safety data sheets. Lead ethical and environmental audits, maintaining due diligence. Key requirements of this Quality Manager position - 4-5 years’ experience in quality/compliance roles. Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees). Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management. Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK/EU testing requirements. Familiar with SEDEX systems and third-party audits. Detail-oriented and process-driven. Benefits of this Quality Manager position - Flexible working (2-3 days in office). 25% employee discount, generous holiday allowance, pension, cycle-to-work scheme. Employee support programme and regular social events. If you have the relevant experience, apply today quoting the reference JO-2510-115297.

Location: Ringwood, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/9/2025