Head of Quality
Head of Quality Manufacturing Sector Based in Reading (Hybrid Working) We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to appoint a Head of Quality. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape quality strategy, drive operational excellence, and influence performance at a senior level. If you are a strategic quality leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for continuous improvement, this could be your next career-defining move. The Opportunity As Head of Quality, you will lead the quality function across the site, ensuring robust quality systems, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving operational performance and customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility between site presence and remote working. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the overall quality strategy aligned with business objectives Lead and develop the Quality team, fostering a high-performance culture Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations Oversee audits (internal and external), supplier quality, and customer quality performance Analyse KPIs and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders Champion root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions About You Proven senior quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks (e.g., ISO standards) Demonstrable experience leading audits and regulatory compliance Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capability Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline What’s on Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Hybrid working model