Quality & Environmental Manager

Role Overview

A well established, fast growing food and nutrition manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Quality & Environmental Manager to lead site quality, laboratory, compliance and environmental performance. This is a senior, hands‑on role with real influence across operations, technical and leadership teams, driving high standards, audit readiness and a strong culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

 Key Accountabilities

• Lead site quality assurance, QC laboratories and compliance activities
• Ensure robust microbial, PCR and analytical testing to support product release
• Own HACCP, VACCP and TACCP frameworks and feed safety standards
• Manage ISO‑aligned systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, UFAS, FAMIQS, FEMAS)
• Lead internal and external audits and manage certification bodies
• Oversee non‑conformance management, RCA and CAPA closure
• Act as site lead for environmental compliance, permits, KPIs and sustainability initiatives
• Partner with R&D, manufacturing, procurement and external suppliers
• Deliver quality, technical and environmental training across the site

 People Profile

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline
• Proven quality leadership experience within manufacturing and laboratory environments
• Strong technical background in microbiology, PCR and laboratory quality systems
• Hands‑on experience with HACCP, ISO standards and third‑party audits
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 and environmental legislation
• Confident leader with a proactive, detail‑driven and improvement‑focused mindset

We regret we can not offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates who hold right to work in the UK.

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of James Constable

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.