Quality Manager

Signature Recruitment is excited to be working with a fast-growing, innovation-led start-up in thesustainable food biotechnology sector, based inBristol. This pioneering company is developing cutting-edge biomanufacturing solutions to help reshape how we produce foodcreating sustainable alternatives to traditional ingredients.

As the business scales rapidly and prepares for international expansion, they are seeking a Quality Managerto join their team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building quality systems and driving operational excellence in a purpose-driven, high-impact environment.

Role Overview

As the Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the companys Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance across manufacturing and laboratory operations. Youll champion a culture of continuous improvement, support regulatory readiness, and collaborate across teams to enhance systems and processes. This is a full-time, on-site role at the companys Bristol facility.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Generousemployee share option scheme
• Career progression opportunities in a high-growth start-up
• Work with acollaborative, mission-driven team
• Be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable food

Location

• Hybrid; 3-4 days per week at a modern facility inBristol, UK

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SOPs, protocols and quality documentation
• Provide quality oversight of manufacturing and laboratory operations
• Review batch records, deviations, change controls and CAPAs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Support investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Assist with internal, client and regulatory audits
• Collaborate with operations teams on procurement, maintenance and logistics

Team Culture

The company fosters a culture that is ambitious, supportive, high-performing, and innovative. They value humility, proactivity, and intelligenceboth technical and interpersonal. Youll be joining a team where collaboration, creativity, and a shared mission to transform the food system are at the heart of everything they do.

What Were Looking For

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Degree in Science, Food Science, or related field (preferred)
• Experience in quality assurancewithin thefood manufacturingindustry
• Strong knowledge offood safety legislation,GMP, andHACCP Level 3
• Experience managing quality documentation (SOPs, policies, risk assessments)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal intelligence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience withFDA/USDAregulations is a plus

Ideal Background

• Experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or continuous improvement
• Exposure to launching new food products to market
• Familiarity with novel foods and lab-based environments
• Hands-on, action-oriented approach to problem-solving

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