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Just Recruitment is working with a well-regarded and growing business on the outskirts of Halstead - they are looking to add a Quality Systems Manager to their team.The key purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of high standards in Quality, ensuring full alignment with Quality policies and business standards. You will be responsible for embedding robust quality systems, safeguarding product excellence, and ensuring compliance with all relevant hygiene, safety, and certification standards.Working at the heart of manufacturing, you will act as a key leader, driving continuous improvement, ensuring effective risk management, and developing Safety & Quality capability. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders across a multinational environment.As the Quality Systems Manager you will lead and manage all quality and safety activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards are maintained for raw materials, packaging, semi-finished, and finished products. You will be accountable for the implementation and ongoing compliance of systems, ISO standards, and all relevant legal and certification requirements.You will continuously monitor quality performance, trends, and KPIs, driving corrective and preventive actions where needed to support continuous improvement. In addition, you will manage, coach, and develop the quality team of 4, fostering a strong and proactive quality culture.The role requires you to oversee audits and inspections across all production stages to ensure compliance, while effectively managing non-conformities, deviations, and escalations. This includes blocking non-compliant materials and leading root cause analysis and resolution activities.You will support and lead internal and external audits, acting as a key contact for certification bodies and regulatory authorities. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Production, R&D, Procurement, Commercial Quality, and wider teams, as well as engage with external stakeholders including suppliers.Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and action plans aligned to business objectives, ensure plant personnel are appropriately trained in quality and safety standards, and provide technical support to production to maintain consistency with product specifications and claims.To be considered for this role:You bring proven experience in a management role within food quality, ideally within a multinational environment, and possess a strong understanding of food safety, food technology, and microbiological and chemical analysis. You have hands-on experience working with ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000, as well as HACCP, GMP, and relevant certification schemes.You are a results-driven professional with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are a confident and effective leader who can coach, influence, and develop teams while fostering a culture of quality and accountability.You demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners. You are fluent in English, with additional languages considered an advantage, and hold at least a GCSE/A-Level qualification, with a degree or MSc in a related field seen as beneficial.Offering a great environment and exposure to a global network- the working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm - some flexibility will be needed and considered for suitable applicants.TPBN1_UKTJ

Just Recruitment is working with a well-regarded and growing business on the outskirts of Halstead - they are looking to add a Quality Systems Manager to their team. The key purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of high standards in Quality, ensuring full alignment with Quality policies and business standards. You will be responsible for embedding robust quality systems, safeguarding product excellence, and ensuring compliance with all relevant hygiene, safety, and certification standards. Working at the heart of manufacturing, you will act as a key leader, driving continuous improvement, ensuring effective risk management, and developing Safety & Quality capability. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders across a multinational environment. As the Quality Systems Manager you will lead and manage all quality and safety activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards are maintained for raw materials, packaging, semi-finished, and finished products. You will be accountable for the implementation and ongoing compliance of systems, ISO standards, and all relevant legal and certification requirements. You will continuously monitor quality performance, trends, and KPIs, driving corrective and preventive actions where needed to support continuous improvement. In addition, you will manage, coach, and develop the quality team of 4, fostering a strong and proactive quality culture. The role requires you to oversee audits and inspections across all production stages to ensure compliance, while effectively managing non-conformities, deviations, and escalations. This includes blocking non-compliant materials and leading root cause analysis and resolution activities. You will support and lead internal and external audits, acting as a key contact for certification bodies and regulatory authorities. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Production, R&D, Procurement, Commercial Quality, and wider teams, as well as engage with external stakeholders including suppliers. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and action plans aligned to business objectives, ensure plant personnel are appropriately trained in quality and safety standards, and provide technical support to production to maintain consistency with product specifications and claims. To be considered for this role: You bring proven experience in a management role within food quality, ideally within a multinational environment, and possess a strong understanding of food safety, food technology, and microbiological and chemical analysis. You have hands-on experience working with ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000, as well as HACCP, GMP, and relevant certification schemes. You are a results-driven professional with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are a confident and effective leader who can coach, influence, and develop teams while fostering a culture of quality and accountability. You demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners. You are fluent in English, with additional languages considered an advantage, and hold at least a GCSE/A-Level qualification, with a degree or MSc in a related field seen as beneficial. Offering a great environment and exposure to a global network- the working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm - some flexibility will be needed and considered for suitable applicants

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a part time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2905/42631001/52743076/R/SU #White Oaks Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT