Validation Officer

I’m recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented QA Validation Officer to join my clients Quality Assurance team. This role plays a key part in maintaining validation standards across the site and supporting continuous improvement in line with regulatory and customer requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Keeping the site Validation Master Plan up-to-date and aligned with best practices.
• Ensuring validation procedures meet business needs and regulatory standards.
• Writing and reviewing validation protocols and reports.
• Carrying out equipment qualification and process validation.
• Working closely with other departments to deliver validation activities on time.
• Training production staff in validated processes.
• Supporting the Quality Manager and contributing to broader quality assurance efforts.
• Promoting the QMS through coaching on SOPs, documentation and proper working practices.
• Assisting in investigations by applying structured problem-solving techniques.
• Helping implement and maintain controlled documentation.
• Supporting customer and external audits and carrying out internal audits when required.
• Collating data for quality metrics and reporting.
• Helping to ensure compliance with QMS, regulatory and customer requirements across departments.
• Supporting change control processes and training as part of change implementation.

What I’m Looking For:

• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a multi-functional team.
• Excellent attention to detail and experience in balancing cost, quality and safety.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Technically proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in a validation role is essential.