Total 78 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AB

QI Fellow Renal Medicine

We are delighted to announce a Quality Improvement fellow post at the Oxford Kidney Unit (OKU) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. There will be an opportunity to extend this for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory progression. Applicants wishing to apply for less than full-time contract arrangements will be considered. The start date will be dependent on successful negotiations with the employer, but an anticipated date would be as soon as possible in September 2024. The interview is likely to be held in August 2024. This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. The fellowship is also suitable for post-CCT renal trainees looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement.


The post holder will spend part of their time working with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, supporting the wider development of improvement activities. Please see the attached job description for further details.


Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the OKU. For further inquiries, please contact Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU; PA Dimitra.kiakou@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number +44 (0)1865228680; Dr Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, Care Quality Improvement Department, Royal College of Physicians- PA anne.yates@rcp.ac.uk Telephone number +44 (0)151 318 1863.


Applications submission deadline: 26th July 2024

This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. This placement would be undertaken in time out of programme (OOP). The fellowship is also suitable to trainees post-CCT looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement. This post is subject to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust employment contract. It is anticipated that the successful post-holders will spend 4.5 days WTE leading quality improvement projects and 0.5 days WTE working within the Care Quality Improvement Department of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Trainees will contribute to renal on-call cover as part of the resident hospital at-night team in the Churchill Hospital.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.



COVID-19:The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information atOxfordshire County Council Websitewhere you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Appointees will be guided on the appropriate choice of QI projects to fit in with the OKU’s agenda for quality improvement and patient safety, and RCPs programme priorities. Flexibility will be given to the QI project depending on the interests and experience of the individual post holder. There will be opportunities to support and mentor other junior doctors and allied health care professionals with audit and QI projects within the department and create wider linkages through RCP. QI and leadership training will be provided through mentorship from Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU, and Dr. Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, RCP. The appointee will join a wider community of QI practitioners at Oxford University Hospitals, benefiting from and contributing to the Trust’s Award-winning QI Hub programme of structured teaching, mentorship, and workshops on QI methodology. Access to RCP resources and subscriptions to other online QI resources such as the IHI will be facilitated.

The post has clinical commitment being resident on call (1:10) as part of the hospital at-night team providing cover for inpatients in renal, surgical, and other medical specialties at the Churchill Hospital site. The resident cover includes crash bleep responsibility at the Churchill site overnight and calls for renal advice from across the region. The appointee will be working alongside eight renal trainees, including six with national training numbers and a post-CCT fellow. The post will have an affiliation with the RCP. The appointee will spend 0.5 days strengthening their QI skills and knowledge and leadership skills by working on internal, regional, and national projects led by the Improvement team at RCP, London. They will also contribute to RCP improvement resources. Although these sessions can be undertaken remotely, it is anticipated that the post holder will be expected to attend some of the sessions in person at the RCP in London and Liverpool. Postholders will also be encouraged and supported to present posters and/or oral presentations at conferences and events and write up their QI project for peer-reviewed publication.

Please refer to the attached JD for further information.


This advert closes on Friday 26 Jul 2024

About the Role

Base Location: Oxford

This role is mobile and predominantly field based. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance to one of our SSEN Depots listed above.

Salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying the overhead power line network, identifying vegetation encroachments, and designing tree cutting solutions that remove the vegetation safely, effectively and in line with company procedures. This may include ENATS 43-08 maintenance, ETR132 resilience work and general enquiries.

- Comprehensive vegetation encroachment surveys of our overhead network.

- Accurate reporting and documentation of findings.

- Preparation of key documents for work teams to carry out set tasks.

- Consent organisation and negotiation with 3rd parties.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individuals who have a keen eye for detail and are keen to make a difference. Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach. The role is key to our team working efficiently and provides a direct link between our customers and our workforce.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience.

- Excellent personal organisation and communication skills.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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This vacancy is internal and open only to employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers*

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC 9 - (£32,339 - £37,462) Pro Rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, customer focused and confident individual to join our team in this key role supporting delivery of the Clyde Valley Residual Waste Contract through the monitoring of community benefits and providing site, technical and contract management support.

With an SVQ3/HNC/Apprenticeship in an appropriate subject, you will have moderate work experience within a relevant field and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.

You must have experience of working in a contract support and project environment and with confidential information. In addition, you will have experience of undertaking audit/compliance checks and of implementing document control and tracking procedures. Experience of partnership working and of waste management is also essential, as is an awareness of relevant legislative directives.

To succeed in this role, you must be an innovative problem solver who is able to work independently. You must have excellent organisational and IT skills, be a clear verbal and written communicator and have the ability to analyse data, identify gaps in information and produce relevant reports.

You must have a current driving licence.

This position is temporary for a period of up to 1 year for a maternity leave cover.

Work Pattern:

Monday to Thursday - 8.45am to 4.45pm

Friday - 8.45 to 4.15pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Why Oxford City Council? The answer is simple – because you want a building and construction role in a world class city, where you will make a difference. A difference, not only to the community you serve but also to your personal development. And, you get to work on a diverse range of build projects that include large scale developments and numerous historical building works within the world famous Oxford colleges; an opportunity that few other employers can offer.

We are now investing in our Building Control Team so that we can compete and win work by delivering excellent customer service. We have a new improved salary package designed to attract the best Building Control Surveyors to give us the competitive advantage we need to retain and grow our business.

As a Building Control Surveyor your role will be to ensure that Building Regulations, associated legislation and statutory requirements are followed when domestic, mixed use and commercial buildings are designed, constructed, altered, extended or converted. You will be part of a team that delivers results while providing excellent customer service and dealing with a wide range of applications and associated construction projects.

Interested in this fantastic opportunity? Read on and apply now. We would love to hear from you.

About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.

We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.

Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits

How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.

Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).

For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk

If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do 1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.

Closing Date: 04 June 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Reza Saneie-Khansari on 01865 335838 or email rsaneie-khansari@oxford.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Opportunity: Export Control Officer at UKAEA
About Us:
UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority) is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in fusion energy. As we continue to advance our exciting programmes, we are seeking a knowledgeable Export Control Officer to join our Transport Team.

Position Overview:
As an Export Control Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with export control regulations and government policies. Reporting to the Transport Responsible Officer, you will serve as the subject matter expert, supporting our exciting projects at UKAEA.

Key Responsibilities:
Navigate the UK Strategic Export Control Lists to determine the control status of products, software, or technology for export.
Develop policies and arrangements to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and UKAEA requirements.
Provide expert advice to projects and managers on transport and import/export matters.
Interface with relevant regulators or external authorities regarding export control.
Prepare and submit export license applications, ensuring compliance with license conditions.
Assure the adequacy of transport arrangements through audits, inspections, investigations, and self-assessment reviews.
Deliver training on export control and dangerous goods transportation, including the creation of Computer-Based Training (CBT) packages.
Maintain sections related to transport of dangerous goods and export control on Nucleus, our internal platform.
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree or equivalent business experience.
Detailed experience in export control laws and regulations.
Proficiency in conducting effective investigations and audits.
Ability to provide timely subject matter expertise on export control enquiries.
Thorough knowledge of government policies and concerns related to import-export and export control.
High degree of computer literacy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Support the Transport Team on dangerous goods transportation and radioactive shipments.
Application Process:
If you are an experienced Export Control Officer with a passion for ensuring compliance and supporting innovative projects, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you can contribute to our team.
UKAEA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization.
Join us in shaping the future of fusion energy!

Note: This position is based at UKAEA Culham in Oxfordshire, UK.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job Spec: Quality Investigator

Vibe Recruit are working in conjunction with a multinational medical devices and health care company based in Witney. Working on the night shift 4 on 4 off 7pm-7am

You will be working for a World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, who design and manufacture glucose monitoring systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Investigating why a product has been returned using in-house computer systems.
• Investigating the quality of returned products by finding the cause of their faults.
• Responsible for monitoring the machinery, as well as the safe transfer of materials in and out of the cleanroom.
• Conduct investigations on customer returned products in accordance with site and divisional procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Meet division goals for timeliness of complaint investigations.
• Keep up to date with the development of new products and through collaboration with peers within the complaints team and across the business, support activities required for complaint readiness prior to product launch.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off Nights: 1900-0700am @ £14.81 per hour

On site Benefits:

• Temp to perm opportunity
• Access to a benefits app which includes discounts at major supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and cinemas.
• Referral programmes - earn even more when you bring a friend with you!
• Employee assistance programmes including financial advice and counselling service
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised on-site canteen with inside and outside seating areas
• Full training provided
• Career progression
• Friendly and welcoming team
• Modern facilities and newly expanded laboratory

If you are looking for a new opportunity, please apply directly or call Dawn on 01869 321322 for more information.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A leading manufacturing firm in North Oxford are looking for an Aviation Safety and Quality Manager who will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of Aviation Safety and Quality Departments across the organisation.

The role requires occasional travel within the UK and worldwide locations and security clearance.

Main responsibilities

The Aviation Safety and Quality Manager is responsible for management of the Company's Aviation Safety and Quality Department including:

• Liaising with the UK CAA, BCAR, EASA, FAA and Military Regulators.
• Overseeing the Design, Production, Maintenance, Training and CAMO Approvals (21J,21G, 145, 147 and Part CAMO, BCAR and Military equivalents).
• Managing the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, EN9100, 9110, 9120 and AQAP 2110, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• To develop, deliver and maintain a risk-based audit program to cover all regulatory requirements in the required period, carried out as planned and on time, to show full compliance with the regulations.
• To ensure non-conformities and non-compliances are addressed in a timely manner by the relevant departments and the verifying of corrective actions.
• To ensure that the assessment of sub-contractor and contracting companies is conducted and acted upon.
• To ensure that the assessment of all suppliers is conducted and acted upon.
• To ensure the notifying the Accountable Manager of any discrepancies, regulatory changes, quality escapes, notifiable findings that affect is communicated in a timely manner.
• To ensure the records of training and experience of maintenance, pilots and design employees are maintained and the issuing and control of authorisations is carried out correctly.
• To ensure the amending and monitoring of the Quality Manual, expositions, handbooks and procedures is carried out and meets the required level of compliance with the appropriate regulations.
• To control and maintain the Company document control system.
• To ensure that audits carried out by customers and NAA regulators prove a high level of compliance and findings are addressed within the prescribed time requirements.
• The Quality Manager is responsible for a team of Quality Auditors who are delegated responsibilities and are competent and appropriately authorised.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• It is a requirement for the role that all applicants must have a considerable amount of experience within the aviation industry - specifically in aircraft Design, Production and Maintenance.
• Extensive experience as Form 4 holder Quality Manager, previously accepted by UK CAA.
• Good knowledge of Civil and Military Aviation, Design, Production & Maintenance, with a greater than standard knowledge of the regulations, and in addition the ISO 9100 suite.
• Attention to detail with an investigative and enquiring mind-set.
• Lead Auditor trained and a comprehensive track record in successful delivery.
• Knowledge of budget and financial planning.
• Proven track record of managing a team.

Desirable

• The ability to change approach and the ability to offer alternative solutions and a general sense of optimism.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English, Maths, Science and/or a recognised engineering Qualification (HNC etc.).
• Qualifications in Aviation Safety and Quality (Quality Diploma or similar).
• Formal civil and military regulatory training (UKCAA/ EASA 145, Part CAMO, Part 21J & 21G, Part 147, Aviation Safety (SMS)and military equivalents).
• Maintenance error investigative techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Formal People Management Qualification
• Computer skills courses (Google Suite, Envision, SAP, etc.)

About you

• A proven leader within quality with a track record of developing and implementing successful strategic quality improvement initiatives.
• Can communicate sensitively over difficult issues.
• Negotiating skills.
• Ability to influence decision making process across all levels while being solution-focused.
• Have the ability to developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

• Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations

They offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, possible hybrid working so you need to live in Oxfordshire and drive.

Benefits offered:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• 25 days holiday rising to 29
• Pension: Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Quality Engineer

If you are seeking long term contract work in Automotive Manufacturing and are an experienced Quality Engineer, we have an immediate start available now!

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in working with OEM's and have experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and suppliers.

You will need to bring your manufacturing process knowledge and leadership skills to efficiently manage suppliers and achieve product process maturity, capability, and ongoing efficiency improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group project milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the company.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprenticeship and/or Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and processes.
• OEM Experience or similar
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply online immediately!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Our client is a leading multi -faceted building company based in Glasgow but with national operations. From delivering schools to local councils to building infrastructure to the MOD, they can offer their staff a sustainable and exciting career on interesting and stimulating projects. They are now ready to appoint a Quality Advisor to their business to drive forward their commitment to building excellence.


Your new role
As Quality Advisor, you will be based in their head office in Glasgow but with regular travel throughout the UK. Reporting to the head of quality, you will be responsible for supporting all your assigned projects in ensuring they are building and operating in line with our clients' stringent quality management system. This will be done through gathering and monitoring information from sites but through regular site audits and meetings. From there, you will ensure any non-compliance is managed and rectified and support the operations team in driving this into the business.


What you'll need to succeed
Our client is looking for an expert in quality who has ideally worked in a construction, engineering or subcontractor environment and would ideally like to apply their experience with a national builder on large publicly funded projects. You will be experienced in quality management systems and standards and ideally have a related technical qualification in quality management. You enjoy being busy and like working in a stimulating environment which will challenge and develop you.


What you'll get in return
Our client is a fantastic employer with a strong brand in the market. They have a well-rounded and compressive approach to salaries and benefits packages. This is a great role for an ambitious quality management professional to join a national player and really secure their employment for the next 5 to 10 years. Get in touch asap


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
You will work for a leading law firm and sit within the Credit Control department. This role is a full time and permanent opportunity, reporting into the Credit Control Manager / Financial Controller.

Your new role

• Managing the outstanding sales balances falling due and ensuring payment of outstanding invoices by appropriate use of e-mail, letter and telephone contact with our clients.
• Sending out statements of accounts to our clients.
• Recording all communications made with clients.
• Sending out copy invoices to clients.
• Liaising internally with fee earners and the E-Billing Administrator progress any problems regarding invoice delivery and/or payment.
• Daily banking of cheques (when received) and manage the Barclaycard merchant services account.
• Posting receipts on to our IPT system and allocating the payments to outstanding invoices.
• General sales ledger administration to ensure our client records are kept up to date.
• Maintain the Sterling, US$ and Euro cashbooks.
• On-boarding new clients to include financial risk assessment, AML, terms of business and client engagement letters.
• Regularly meet and discuss with the Credit Controller and Financial Controller the position on new clients, debtors, cash collections against targets and any related issues.
• This is not an exhaustive list. The post-holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the overall purpose and level of the role and as the needs of the business change over time.

What you'll need to succeed

• IT literate - must be comfortable working with new IT systems
• Diligent, attention to detail
• Methodical approach to work
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the Role

’Quality Matters … join the quality team and support homes and the people living in them to have a great quality life'.

A new and exciting vacancy has arisen for a dynamic Quality Support Partner to join the Quality team at MMCG.

The successful candidate will support specific services in a designated area in around the specified region.

The post holder be part of the quality team and adopt a hand on practical approach to delivering positive improvement and change within a service.

The main function of the role is to be deployed into a service which requires care support to achieve quality focused outcomes. Such as coaching staff on medicine management, writing and evaluating person centred care plans, supporting in management of individual care needs.

As a Quality Support Partner, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across an allocated group of care homes. On a practical level you will support the homes completing identified actions that have been generated from internal audits. The post holder will report to the Head of Quality Excellence.

Our ideal Quality Support Partner will have the following skills and values:

• Care Practitioner / Senior Care Level – holding NVQ 3 as minimum
• At least 2 years in a Care Home setting is desirable
• A practical, 'hands on' approach – working on the floor guiding, coaching, and training staff
• Strong organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of regulatory standards, statutory requirements in a care home setting and of improvement methods with the ability to guide, coach and practically empower services to implement change.
• Experience of conducting checks of medications, care plan completion & staff observation – adopting the principle of showing the person, watching the person complete and providing feedback
• Experienced in supporting other to manage a shift through delegation and allocation of staff
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of developing links with healthcare professionals and external organisations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• An ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service and organisation.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice**
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday**
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Recommend a friend
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague National Living Wage

This role comes with a competitive salary, and car allowance.

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Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are currently working on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, a market leading Labels and Flexible packaging company who, having seen consistent growth, and are heavily investing across their business. They are therefore eager to enrich their existing longstanding team with an additional Quality Assurance Technician.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our labels and print products. You will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, performing tests, and maintaining quality control processes throughout the production cycle. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Daily duties will include:

• Conduct routine inspections of labels and print products at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform visual inspections to detect defects, imperfections, or deviations from quality standards, such as colour accuracy, print clarity, and alignment.
• Document inspection results, test findings, and quality issues accurately and thoroughly in written reports or electronic databases.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and address root causes of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of defects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures, protocols, and work instructions to optimize efficiency and minimise errors.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure alignment on quality objectives, priorities, and expectations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, quality audits, and training programs to enhance your skills and contribute to the overall success of the quality assurance department.

If you are passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement, and you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply for the position today so we can review your application and look to schedule in call at a time suitable to you!

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children’s Hospital, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women’s Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, North Oxfordshire.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for OUHFT as the Head of Integrated Quality Improvement. This is a key strategic role where you will provide visible leadership, and be responsible for leading and driving the development and delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme across the organisation.

Working to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will also be responsible for the design, development and delivery of a Trust-wide education programme on quality improvement methodologies. You will work at the heart of a complex set of relationships and accountabilities and will be expected to develop strong collaborative relationships across the organisation and local health and social care systems.

The successful candidate will lead the Integrated Quality Improvement Team, ensuring that quality improvement facilitation and project support is provided to build a continuous improvement culture.



Our collaboration with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University underpins the excellence of the care that is provided to patients, from the delivery of high-quality research, bringing innovation from the laboratory bench to the bedside, to the delivery of high-quality education and training of doctors, nurses, allied health and other professional staff.

The main duties of the role include:
• Leading and driving the development and delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme
• Coach and lead senior managers across the Trust to oversee and ensure the delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme
• Provide leadership on the development of a strategic, Trust-wide approach to continuous improvement
• Provide expertise to clinical divisions to help them ensure appropriate services are in place to secure the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives and standards


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

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Quality Engineer

If you are seeking long term contract work in Automotive Manufacturing and are an experienced Quality Engineer, we have an immediate start available now!

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in working with OEM's and have experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and suppliers.

You will need to bring your manufacturing process knowledge and leadership skills to efficiently manage suppliers and achieve product process maturity, capability, and ongoing efficiency improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group project milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the company.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprenticeship and/or Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and processes.
• OEM Experience or similar
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply online immediately!

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