Colchester, Essex | Manufacturing / Defence / Quality & Compliance
About The Role
Woods Air Movement is seeking an experienced IMS Compliance Controller to join our Defence operation in Colchester. Reporting to the IMS & QC Leader, this role is responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS) for quality, environmental and safety standards are effectively developed, maintained and aligned with strategic objectives.
This is a key compliance role, working cross‑functionally to drive best practice, support continuous improvement, and ensure ongoing alignment with ISO standards, defence requirements and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure Integrated Management Systems (IMS) are aligned with organisational objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
* Develop, manage and maintain IMS documentation, including policies, procedures and work instructions
* Plan and conduct internal audits to assess system effectiveness and compliance
* Support and coordinate external audits and engagement with certification bodies and regulatory authorities
* Manage and maintain compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
* Ensure compliance with customer‑specific and defence standards, including JOSCAR
* Promote a culture of quality excellence, safety and environmental stewardship
* Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to embed best practice and continuous improvement
* Produce accurate records, reports and audit documentation
* Support corrective actions, improvement activities and governance processes
What We’re Looking For
* HNC or Degree in an Engineering discipline, relevant QA qualification, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Environmental Management and Safety Management
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 4501
* Experience implementing and maintaining defence and customer‑specific standards (including JOSCAR)
* Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits
* Strong documentation, reporting and record‑keeping capability
* Good understanding of manufacturing and assembly environments
* Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills
* High ethical standards and professional integrity
* Competent IT skills
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance and supporting defence programmes within a well-established manufacturing organisation, where strong management systems are critical to success.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Christmas shutdown
* 4% pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Early finish on Fridays
* Free tea & coffee
* Free on‑site parking
* Employee Assistance Programme & mental health support
* Sports & social club
* Learning and development opportunities
* Long service awards
Equality, Diversity & Right to Work
Woods Air Movement is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and recruit based on suitability, experience and qualifications.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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