Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality in Preston

Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality in Preston

Preston Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead product compliance and verification for innovative access control systems.
  • Company: Global engineering business with a focus on security solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, and structured training.
  • Other info: Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team in a purpose-built facility.
  • Why this job: Join a pivotal role in a growing company with long-term career development.
  • Qualifications: Experience in compliance or electronics, ready to step into management.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

KO2 is partnering with a global engineering business that designs and manufactures access control systems for retail banking, along with high-security safes and vaults for private banks worldwide.

With the current Compliance Manager approaching retirement, our client is looking for an experienced professional to take the reins on product compliance and verification across their full product range. You'll receive a thorough handover and ongoing investment in your development as part of a genuine long-term succession plan.

This is a pivotal role, leading the verification function and ensuring products consistently meet regulatory requirements and third-party certification standards.

As Compliance Manager, you'll head up verification and approvals, ensuring every product - new and existing - meets the relevant standards and certifications. This role suits either an established Compliance Manager or a technically strong electronics/embedded systems professional ready to step up into management.

  • Plan and prioritise verification work, including in-house EMC testing
  • Set and manage third-party testing and certification strategy
  • Track regulatory requirements across all operating regions
  • Report compliance and approval status to senior management
  • Maintain Declarations of Conformity, Declarations of Performance, and Technical Construction Files
  • Ensure internal test facilities remain calibrated and fit for purpose
  • Operate within ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

You'll work alongside a well-established 30+ strong R&D team in a purpose-built facility in Lancashire, developing new and improved electronic products.

Experience in compliance, verification, or approvals.

Legal right to work in the UK.

Permanent role in Wigan ~ Structured handover and training ~ Private healthcare ~ Genuine long-term career development within a growing engineering business.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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Contact Details:

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality in Preston

Product Compliance
Verification Management
Regulatory Requirements Tracking
Third-Party Certification Strategy
EMC Testing
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Technical Construction Files Maintenance