Head Of Quality Assurance

Are you an experienced Head of Quality Assurance who thrives in a fast paced and agile environment? Are you looking for a new and challenging role? Due to our phenomenal growth, we have a new and exciting opportunity to join us, a FTSE 100 business and one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK!

As Head of QA, you’ll be leading a team responsible for the inspection process, testing and quality verification procedures across a wide range of product categories. You will ensure product integrity, compliance with customer, regulatory and UK/EU statutory requirements whilst driving continuous improvement.

The position is based full time at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool (L24).

The key responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain Quality Control objectives in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage and continually improve the technical aspects of the import process such as product appraisal for quality, safety and legality, pre-production & post-production sealing procedures and inspections
• Ensure that each product has all relevant regulatory test requirements and technical documentation in place
• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements
• Communicate standards and requirements to the category buyer, buying controller, Asia offices, suppliers, and other external agencies
• Recommend and take corrective action in compliance with audits
• Assist in investigations for both Trading Standards referrals & customer complaints
  

The skills & qualifications required are:

• Experience in a Senior QA management role and working with multifunctional teams
• Broad technical knowledge of specification, performance, and testing
• Previous experience of working within a Trading Standards primary authority
• Exceptional organisational skills and time management
• Ability to relate and communicate at all levels
• A degree or equivalent technical qualification would be desirable (but not essential)

We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre, colleague portal offering additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more!

If you are looking for a new challenge within a busy team and a growing business, apply today!

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.