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About FMP: Flexible Medical Packaging Limited (FMP) is the part of Clinimed Holding Limited, a group of companies founded in 1982 following the acquisition and formation of number of additional companies within the group. Flexible Medical Packaging (FMP) Limited are offers a first-class turnkey service of sterile and non-sterile products, for the Healthcare provision. It is our mission to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with the quality of our work and service. Supported by years of experience and extensive industry knowledge, we are confident in our ability to provide a level of service that will surpass our customers’ expectations. Job Summary: The Head of Quality will lead the overall Quality & Regulatory strategy at FMP, ensuring products, processes and systems consistently meet regulatory, customer and internal quality requirements. The role oversees both Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs (RA), maintaining compliance with ISO 13485, MDR, GMP and applicable FDA requirements for Class II and Class III medical devices. You will drive continuous improvement and a Zero Defects culture, while providing strong quality support to Production, strengthening the QMS and ensuring high levels of compliance and customer satisfaction. Benefits: • Company Car / Car Allowance, • Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution Raises up to 10% with Service), • Medical Cash Back Plan (Simply Health), • Life Assurance (4 x Annual Gross), • Annual Performance Bonus, • Annual Pay Review, • Work Life Balance, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Free Yearly Flu Vaccination, • Onsite Free Car Parking, • Employee Assistance Programme – Health and Wellbeing, • 25 days per annum rising to 27 after 5 years’ service (plus 8 Bank Holidays and one company day) Main Duties & Responsibilities: Regulatory Affairs (RA) • Provide strategic leadership for all Regulatory Affairs activities at FMP., • Ensure compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, MDR and relevant FDA standards., • Maintain regulatory readiness and ensure documentation, processes and systems meet audit and regulatory expectations., • Act as the key contact for regulatory authorities regarding product and site compliance., • Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals and ongoing regulatory requirements., • Ensure regulatory considerations are embedded into business decisions, new product introductions, material changes and customer requirements., • Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to senior leadership., • Support Group-wide regulatory readiness, harmonisation and continuous improvement initiatives., • Oversee the completion and maintenance of technical and medical device files, ensuring compliance with MDR requirements. Quality Assurance (QA) • Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)., • Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring effective investigation and timely closure of non-conformances (NCRs)., • Ensure robust quality processes covering incoming inspection, supplier quality, product release, validation and verification, calibration, complaints, change control and document control., • Establish and monitor quality objectives, KPIs and improvement plans to drive measurable performance., • Promote a Zero Defects culture through effective root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, DMAIC and Ishikawa., • Oversee laboratory operations and product release activities., • Ensure strong alignment between Quality and Production to maintain product consistency, compliance and process capability., • Develop and manage the Quality department budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources. Compliance & QMS Governance • Ensure FMP meets all internal, corporate and external quality and regulatory compliance requirements., • Develop the long-term strategy for the evolution and continuous improvement of the QMS, benchmarking against regulatory guidance and industry best practice., • Maintain ongoing readiness for ISO certification, customer and regulatory audits., • Lead GMP-related improvements and ensure delivery of the GMP maturity roadmap., • Ensure effective documentation, data integrity and training compliance across the QMS., • Maintain robust quality risk management processes, including FMEA and risk assessment methodologies. Leadership & People Development • Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team, ensuring strong technical capability, regulatory knowledge and operational performance., • Build a collaborative quality culture across Operations, Engineering, Customer Service and Supply Chain., • Set clear objectives, manage performance and support the professional development of team members., • Promote effective cross-functional communication, collaboration and problem-solving. Production & Operational Support • Provide proactive quality leadership and support to Production, ensuring process robustness and product conformity., • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, eliminate recurring issues and improve process stability and capability., • Review and approve sterilisation validation reports, including dose mapping studies., • Strengthen alignment between Quality and operational functions to support efficient, compliant manufacturing. Customer & External Stakeholder Engagement • Lead quality-related communication with customers, including claims management, investigations, follow-up actions and preventive measures., • Develop strong customer relationships and ensure expectations are clearly understood and effectively addressed., • Provide Quality and Regulatory support during customer audits, site visits and new product introductions., • Act as a senior Quality and Regulatory representative with customers and other external stakeholders. Personal Specifications: • Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related discipline., • Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs roles within the medical device, pharmaceutical or healthcare sector., • Strong experience managing ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance., • In-depth knowledge and practical experience of MDR and GMP requirements., • Experience working within an FDA Class II/III medical device environment would be advantageous., • Proven leadership and people-management experience, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams., • Strong understanding of quality risk management, validation and verification processes., • Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with senior stakeholders #J-18808-Ljbffr

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available) - Lancaster based when working on-site - Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days + pension - Hybrid/home working available - NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve? The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day who are claiming for WCA (Work Capability Assessment). A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to perform work-related activity. Youll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 years or more broad post-registration experience Someone whos proactive and keen to learn Excellent oral and written communication skills Competent IT and computer skills Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Disability Assessor role! Please click apply if you are open to hearing more! TPBN1_UKTJ

Product Design Engineer Our client, a leading manufacturer with over 30 years of industry expertise, is seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join their growing team in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of innovative products across a range of sectors, including Medical, Laboratory, Automotive, and other high-tech industries. As a Product Design Engineer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and customer brief through to final production. You'll be responsible for developing new products, enhancing existing designs, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and seeing their ideas develop into commercially successful products. Essential Experience Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD design. Proven experience in engineering design and product development projects. Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles. Degree qualified in Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills and ideas will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. TPBN1_UKTJ

ROLE: Global Supply Chain Manager LOCATION: Lancaster (ideally based within 1.5 hours) SALARY: Very Competitive Salary package, Car Package, Bonus Structure, 25 Days Holiday, Pension. Alcedo Selection is proud to be partnered with a global market leader in the manufacture and distribution of graphic materials. They are well known for exceptional products, which outperform competitor offerings in real-world applications as well as supporting valued customers with unequalled customer service. The company’s global reach has shown significant growth over the last 10 years: they are now specified daily by sign and digital professionals around the world. Class-leading manufacturing, selection and conversion processes guarantee the highest standards of quality, technical compatibility, and consistency in the industry. Due to continued expansion the company have identified the need for a Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain planning and execution activities Job Summary: Reporting to the Graphics Operations Director and being a key figure in the operations senior leadership team, you will lead demand planning, supply planning, stock management, logistics, capacity planning, customer delivery and the full S&OP process. The role ensures that all planning and service actions support one graphics business made up of three brands that work closely together to meet customer demand. The Supply Chain Manager ensures strong alignment between market demand, operational capability, customer service and cost to serve. Key Responsibilities: Demand Planning and Forecasting Create accurate forecasts using historical data, customer insights and commercial input. Monitor forecast accuracy and drive improvement actions. Supply Planning and Inventory Management Build mid-term and long-term supply plans that support demand and reflect network capability. Ensure appropriate stock levels across coating, converting and warehouse locations. Monitor service, supply and stock measures and act when performance moves away from expected levels. Capacity and Network Management Maintain capacity models for both sites and ensure coating and converting teams understand expected load. Identify constraints and work with Operations to improve throughput, utilisation and overall network effectiveness. Logistics Management Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure reliable and efficient delivery performance. Coordinate transport partners, warehouse teams and finishing teams across both countries. S&OP Leadership Lead the full S&OP process including demand review, supply review and regional S&OPs. Ensure clear cadence, documented actions and strong cross functional alignment. Consolidate input from Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement and Finance to build one shared plan. Integration Across the Three Brands Ensure all planning work reflects that the brands operate as one graphics business. Consolidate data, stock information, capacity information and logistics information from all locations. Management of Different Planning Systems Work with planning teams that use different tools and ensure all plans remain accurate and consistent. Identify risks created by system differences and build short term solutions while moving toward one system. Maintain a reliable view of demand, supply, stock, logistics and capacity across the entire business. Who are you: Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and apply statistical models for forecasting. Communication & Influencing: Excellent interpersonal skills to manage consensus across multiple stakeholders and regions. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with demand planning tools, ERP & APS systems, and advanced Excel and reporting platform like Power BI Business Acumen: Understanding of supply chain dynamics, market behaviour, and cost-to-serve principles. Leadership & Collaboration: Strong facilitator able to lead discussions across functions, challenge constructively, and drive alignment Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to address capacity & network challenges and adapt plans quickly in changing environments. Language: Fluent English Education and experience: 10+ years in supply planning or supply chain roles, with exposure to S&OP processes in global & matrix environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics & Predictive Analytics, CPIM or similar supply chain certifications will be an advantage

IQA Lead – Health & Social Care Location: Liverpool Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time | Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), Quality Lead, Quality Manager or Team Leader with a background in Health & Social Care Apprenticeships? This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role within a growing training provider, supporting a team of Tutors and Assessors while driving quality improvement, teaching, learning and assessment standards across apprenticeship and vocational provision. You’ll combine IQA responsibilities with team leadership, helping to develop delivery teams, strengthen quality processes and improve learner outcomes. About the Organisation You’ll be joining an established and growing training provider delivering Health & Social Care Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications across Levels 2–5. The organisation is committed to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, strong learner and employer outcomes, and continuous improvement across its apprenticeship provision. This is an opportunity to join a supportive environment where your quality and leadership experience can have a direct impact on both staff development and learner achievement. The Role As IQA Lead / Team Leader, you will provide quality and operational leadership to a team of Health & Social Care Tutors, ensuring programmes are delivered consistently and in line with apprenticeship standards, awarding organisation requirements and Ofsted expectations. Key responsibilities include: • Lead, support and develop a team of Health & Social Care Tutors and Assessors., • Carry out Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities across apprenticeship provision., • Monitor the quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)., • Conduct OTLA observations and provide constructive feedback to Tutors., • Lead standardisation activities to ensure consistency across delivery., • Hold regular one-to-one meetings and support Tutor performance and development., • Monitor learner progress, achievement, retention and quality indicators., • Identify quality issues and implement appropriate improvement actions., • Ensure assessment and delivery comply with apprenticeship standards and awarding organisation requirements., • Maintain accurate IQA, quality and compliance documentation., • Support continuous improvement across Health & Social Care programmes., • Contribute to strong learner outcomes and employer satisfaction. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced IQA / Quality professional who is confident leading people and understands the requirements of Health & Social Care Apprenticeships and vocational education. You will ideally have: • Previous experience as an IQA, Internal Quality Assurer, Quality Lead, Quality Manager, Curriculum Lead or Team Leader., • Experience managing, mentoring or supporting Tutors and/or Assessors., • An IQA/Internal Verification qualification such as IQA, V1, D34 or equivalent., • An Assessor qualification such as TAQA, A1, CAVA or equivalent., • A recognised teaching qualification., • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care., • Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths., • Strong knowledge of Health & Social Care Apprenticeship Standards., • Experience with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF)., • Experience conducting OTLA, standardisation and quality assurance activities., • Strong understanding of Teaching, Learning and Assessment within apprenticeships., • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills., • A genuine commitment to quality improvement and positive learner outcomes. Benefits • Salary of £30,000 – £33,000 per annum., • Company pension., • Additional annual leave., • Flexible working arrangements., • Hybrid working opportunities. Apply Now If you're an experienced IQA Lead, Internal Quality Assurer, Quality Manager, Curriculum Lead or Team Leader with a strong background in Health & Social Care Apprenticeships, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Apply today to take a key role in Tutor development, quality assurance and continuous improvement, helping deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes and outstanding learner outcomes

Product Design Engineer Our client, a leading manufacturer with over 30 years of industry expertise, is seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join their growing team in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of innovative products across a range of sectors, including Medical, Laboratory, Automotive, and other high-tech industries. As a Product Design Engineer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and customer brief through to final production. You'll be responsible for developing new products, enhancing existing designs, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and seeing their ideas develop into commercially successful products. Essential Experience Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD design. Proven experience in engineering design and product development projects. Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles. Degree qualified in Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills and ideas will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Head of Growth North West Permanent Up to £85,000 - DOE Role Overview EMBS Engineering have partnered with a UK Decommissioning business and is subsequently sourcing a Head of Growth to lead the management, growth and strategic development of key existing and new accounts. This is a senior, client-facing role, responsible for building trusted relationships with key clients, partners and Government bodies, and for shaping and delivering a long-term strategic growth plan. The successful incumbent will combine strong technical credibility in the decommissioning market with commercial acumen, working closely with technical, financial and bid teams to secure new business and strengthen the organisation's position as a trusted partner across the nuclear lifecycle. What's in it for you? • Salary of up to £85,000, • Car allowance, • Commission - Up to 25%, • Genuine development opportunities Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver a five-year strategic growth plan for the Decommissioning sector., • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners and Government bodies across the Decommissioning estate., • Identify and lead opportunities from initial engagement through to tender submission., • Work alongside technical, commercial and financial teams to shape winning bid strategies., • Develop and maintain a sales forecast pipeline, supporting sector budget planning., • Champion the development of new accounts and long-term partnerships., • Work with technical teams to identify practical solutions to client challenges., • Monitor market developments and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the organisation's capabilities to inform strategy. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in a business development or growth role within the UK nuclear decommissioning sector, or a closely related market., • Strong technical understanding of the decommissioning market and its long-term, complex project lifecycle., • At least 5 years' experience delivering business growth in a similar senior role., • Degree in Business, Nuclear or a related scientific or engineering discipline., • Experience delivering tenders within an EPC and/or consultancy environment., • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality tenders, presentations and business cases., • Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into commercially viable solutions., • Willingness and ability to travel regularly between UK offices and client sites, with occasional overseas travel., • Eligibility to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC). About us EMBS is a specialist talent consultancy connecting exceptional engineering and technology professionals with some of the UK’s most prestigious advanced engineering businesses across Transportation, Energy and Defence. With deep sector expertise and a strong network of industry-leading employers, we’ll provide expert advice and support throughout the process, helping you secure the right opportunity and take the next step in your career. Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Maths Are you passionate about helping learners build confidence and achieve success in Maths? An exciting opportunity for an Hourly Paid GCSE and Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to join the Skills for Life team at Lancaster & Morecambe College. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality, engaging Maths lessons, support students to reach their full potential, assess and monitor progress, and contribute to curriculum development within a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic educator with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Mathematics, a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one within an agreed timescale), excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student success. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while working within a college that values being Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. Enhanced DBS clearance is required Benefits of this post include: • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);, • Opportunities for continuing professional development, • Strong staff support services. Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education. All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description. Closing date: Monday, 5th October 2026 Our reference: SE4266 Vacancy: Hourly Paid Lecturer in Maths Location: Lancaster Salary: Up to £23.38 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience + appropriate holiday pay Hours: Part time, 7.5 per week Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College