Quality and Environmental Lead

I am currently recruiting for a well-known service provider based in the Bury area.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance this role offers an opportunity to be working in a growing business. My client has a really fantastic working environment that encourages progression and development. The Quality & Environmental Lead is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s existing Environmental and Quality Management System (EQMS) in line with the latest versions of BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001.

This role involves conducting internal audits, maintaining key documentation, preparing for external audits and certification visits, and supporting the continued integration of quality and environmental best practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise management system documentation, procedures, and logs.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, schedule management reviews, and report key findings.
• Follow up on nonconformities and improvement actions, escalating key issues, risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders, including senior management.
• Prepare inputs and supporting data for management review meetings.
• Lead interactions with external auditors to ensure the successful completion of audits and certification visits.
• Support managers and staff in understanding quality and environmental requirements and maintaining appropriate records.
• Assist in developing a framework for evaluating supplier and contractors in line with quality and/or sustainability requirements
• Recommend ways to further integrate quality and environmental best practice into existing operations.
• Stay up to date with relevant standards, legislation, and industry best practices.
• Responding to customer quality and environmental tender requests.

Required Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to interpret data and present clear summaries or trends.
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical, risk-based thinking
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects and actions
• Relationship development and the ability to positively influence others
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable working in evolving environments

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience implementing and/or maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems within a small to medium-sized organisation
• Recognised internal auditor training and/or hands-on experience conducting internal audits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the ability to produce high-quality presentations and reports

This role is office based and offers an excellent package including onsite gym and a generous bonus.