Quality Systems and Compliance Officer
Location: Swindon
Contract: 12‑month fixed-term (replacement)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:40
Pay Rate: £15.28 per hour (salary equivalent £29,796)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking a Quality Systems and Compliance Officer to support the effective operation of quality management systems within a GMP‑regulated environment. This role is critical in ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the safety, quality and integrity of products.
You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to support quality systems, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Use quality and business systems (e.g. TrackWise, eDMS, SFLMS, SAP) to support quality systems and compliance activities
Act as an eDMS co‑ordinator, supporting the management and lifecycle of GMP documentation
Create and manage change controls, CAPAs and action items through to completion
Support document control, training coordination, and quality metrics reporting
Help maintain a constant state of inspection readiness
Follow all approved procedures and GMP requirements at all times
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are met
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, supporting both departmental and site‑wide projectsSkills & Experience
Essential:
Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience within a regulated industry (ideally Quality Assurance)
Strong understanding of cGMP and core Quality Management Systems (e.g. deviations, change control, SOPs)
High attention to detail with an accurate and methodical approach to work
Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work to tight timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a teamDesirable:
Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments
Understanding of regulatory expectations for GMP documentation and data integrity
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with analytics or Power BI is advantageousWhat's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
Structured onboarding and training
Collaborative, quality‑focused working environment
Opportunity to develop experience within a regulated GMP settingInterview Process
Stage 1: 30‑minute Teams interview with hiring manager
Stage 2: Onsite interview with hiring manager and colleagueBackground checks will be carried out in line with standard requirements.
Please call Ella or Sophie if you would like to be considered for the role, on (phone number removed)
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