Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Introduction
Sodexo has over 40 years of experience supporting the defence forces of the UK, the US and France. We support individuals, the community and the environment on base, working with military leaders to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of personnel across all military services.
Our PFI contract provides 128 different professional services on all aspects of Property Management for our client.
Based at Merville Barracks in Colchester, we are recruiting for a Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager that will be a self-starter and lead quality management and audit processes at our large multi-service site.
This is a busy and varied role where you will be working under the Contract Director and a team of four auditors to complete daily quality management plans accurately for all services in the garrison and maintain rigorous audit standards. You will also implement and enhance quality improvement initiatives to ensure that our processes meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with Sodexo company policies and procedures. In addition, you will possess exceptional client management skills and act as a pivotal point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
You will ideally have an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification along with a Level 6 Safety Qualification and a Level 4 Food Safety Qualification. In addition, you will have a strong background in quality and improvement and internal auditing. You will also need to be proactive, forward-thinking, meticulous, strategy-focused, and have excellent administration and IT skills, particularly using CAFM systems, PowerBi, and Microsoft Office applications.
This is a fixed site role, working Monday to Friday.
Please note that this position will be offered subject to security clearance – this requires you to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
Package Description
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
* Flexible and dynamic work environment
* Access to ongoing training and development programs
* Countless opportunities to grow within the company
* Full training provided
* Health and wellbeing incentives
* Discounted gym membership
* Subsidised meals
* Reward and Recognition schemes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life Assurance
* Free parking on site
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Salary: £50,800 per annum plus 15% performance related bonus
Frequency: Annual
Job Reference: SDX/TP/2003935/228216
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date: 17 December, 2024
Job Category: Audit and Quality Assurance
Business Unit: UK Government
Location: Colchester Garrison, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Flexible
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