Supplier Compliance & Assurance Manager in Rayleigh

OVERALL PURPOSE: To lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the integrated management system for suppliers, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, customer and certification requirements, and to provide management with independent assurance on supplier compliance, risk, governance and performance across global operations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop, deliver and maintain risk-based supplier audit and assurance programmes.
• Conduct supplier audits, manage findings and drive timely corrective action and continual improvement.
• Develop, deliver and maintain risk-based supplier approval, onboarding, surveillance and re-evaluation programmes.
• Lead the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Identify, interpret and implement applicable regulatory, customer and certification requirements in line with supplier assurance governance.
• Manage compliance and assurance activities across multiple sites and jurisdictions.
• Identify the resources and skills required to deliver the team's compliance and assurance activities.
• Lead, develop and coach the team in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Manage employee performance, attendance and timekeeping, and address employee relations matters in partnership with HR.
• Ensure the team are regularly informed about Company performance, objectives and future plans through structured communication.
• Maintain compliance obligations and regulatory change management processes.
• Promote standardised management systems, policies and compliance processes.
• Coordinate certification body, customer and regulatory audits and inspections at suppliers, as required.
• Lead the monitoring and communication of changes to applicable regulatory, customer, certification and statutory requirements.
• Monitor supplier compliance performance, analyse trends and report to management.
• Monitor supplier regulatory, certification and approval status.
• Facilitate supplier risk assessments, compliance reviews and governance activities.
• Provide management with independent assurance and escalate significant supplier compliance risks and systemic failures.
• Lead by example and ensure the team follows Company policies and procedures, internal controls, legal requirements, and environmental, health and safety standards.
• Carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead Auditor qualification in AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• Qualification in quality, compliance, engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience within aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with AS9100 requirements.
• Experience managing audits and corrective actions.
• Experience applying root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience managing integrated management systems within aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting regulatory authority, certification body and customer audits.
• Working knowledge of aviation regulatory approvals and certification requirements, including Part 21 and Part 145.
• Knowledge of export control requirements.
• Experience working with environmental, health and safety management systems.
• Experience working with information security management systems.
• Experience in quality management.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Experience managing compliance across multiple sites.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience preparing and presenting management review reports.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and management system documentation.
• Experience facilitating business risk assessments.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and management teams.
• Experience supporting organisational governance frameworks.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Team Player.
• Strong Work 'Can-do Ethic'.
• Exceptional at building relationships.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills.
• High awareness of Productivity and Quality.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Takes Responsibility for actions.
• Learn, Apply and Improve.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%).
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays).
• Life Assurance.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Free car parking.
• Free access to a local gym.
• Onsite café.

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.