| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Quality Assurance or Safety | Recruiter Reference: | SDX/TP/199768/TS |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Circa £65,000 DOE + Annual Bonus and excellent benefits package |
As the Head of Quality at Sodexo, you are not only a strategic leader but also a pivotal force in driving excellence and ensuring compliance across the UK&I region. This role will allow you to shape our Quality Management
System, setting standards that will underpin the performance and governance of our business. You will be instrumental in simplifying complex technical matters, fostering a culture of quality, and enhancing our resilience and governance framework. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic HSEQ leadership team, where you will influence change, lead a team of dedicated professionals, and set the direction for quality and business resilience across the region. Your work will make a significant impact, ensuring that our processes are robust, our standards are met, and our business is positioned for continued success.
What you’ll do:
- Strategic accountability for leading and evolving the UK&I Region wide Quality management system to underpin compliance and performance reporting across all aspects of HSEQ.
- Define and own the quality management and business continuity strategies, communicating
it effectively across the organisation to engage stakeholders at all levels. - Own and facilitate the identification and mitigation of risk in HSEQ, interfacing with the Risk and Internal Control team.
- Lead the management of business certifications such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
- Provide strategic recommendations to business leaders, driving improvements and ensuring compliance across the region.
- Manage the business continuity and disaster recovery processes, ensuring organisational resilience.
What you bring:
- Chartered Quality Professional (Chartered Quality Institute) with proven experience in a senior quality role.
- Lead Auditor qualifications and experience in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
- Experience in developing and managing quality assurance frameworks and systems.
- Proven track record of influencing change and simplifying business processes at a senior level.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems, processes, and standards in a large-scale organisation.
What we offer:
Circa £65,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Excellent benefits package
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
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
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.