Head of Quality & Health and Safety

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Harry Booth

  • Contact email:

    h.booth@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    HQSE_1659549978

  • Consultant:

    Harry Booth

Elbit Systems in the UK is a Defence, Technology and Aerospace company working on a range of technologies for both military and civilian applications.

You will be working with a team of experienced and talented individuals across multiple disciplines and in an organisation that has the benefit of a global presence with plenty of growth opportunity.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for talented individuals to join us on one of our many exciting journeys.

We are hiring a Head of Quality & Health and Safety to lead our QHSE function.

The role will take a strategic and tactical lead for implementing quality strategy and strategic operational goals for the business. You will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders across the business to ensure quality is upheld and met across all business units, product delivery and manufacturing.

This role will provide key assurance that regulatory compliance is being achieved and to provide leadership and direction on Quality & Compliance standards.

The role is ideal for an individual with a wealth of experience within quality management, quality process' and leading high performing teams across quality and HSE.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and manage the quality function from new product conception.

  • Provide oversight and assurance on all regulatory compliance.

  • Provide assurance and advice to senior manager and directors on quality and safety performance.

  • Building and managing a world class and industry leading quality function.

What we're looking for:

  • A confident and adept leader.

  • Vast experience of quality within controlled environments.

  • Lead audit experience.

  • Experiencing implementing new ISO standards.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and board level advisory.

What's in it for you:

Elbit Systems UK is at the forefront of technological innovation within our industry and as our presence grows in the UK, we want to recruit talented individuals to build a cohesive and diverse group on numerous projects. We offer Competitive salary packages, flexible working hours, health care options, life cover, family friendly policies and a range of additional benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, discounts, access to Learning and Development tools and support for yours and your family's health and wellbeing.

All the positions will be based full-time or with alternative flexible arrangement from our offices in Bristol or home based (where the job allows).