Quality Manager
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ashington, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term
A leading manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager for a 6-month assignment at its Ashington site. This role will oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement to maintain compliance and quality standards.
About the Role
The Quality Manager will manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO and GMP requirements, lead audits, and ensure timely product release.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain audit-ready QMS
• Ensure compliance with ISO and GMP standards
• Lead internal audits and support external audits
• Manage non-conformance investigations and corrective actions
• Oversee testing and batch record reviews
About You
The ideal candidate will have a scientific degree and significant experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, GMP, and QMS processes is essential.
• Auditor qualifications and experience in validation are highly desirable.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Quality Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term
A leading manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager for a 6-month assignment at its Ashington site. This role will oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement to maintain compliance and quality standards.
About the Role
The Quality Manager will manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO and GMP requirements, lead audits, and ensure timely product release.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain audit-ready QMS
• Ensure compliance with ISO and GMP standards
• Lead internal audits and support external audits
• Manage non-conformance investigations and corrective actions
• Oversee testing and batch record reviews
About You
The ideal candidate will have a scientific degree and significant experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, GMP, and QMS processes is essential.
• Auditor qualifications and experience in validation are highly desirable.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Quality Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.