Quality & compliance manager maternity cover in co. tyrone

Ref 1940 co. tyrone We're recruiting a quality & compliance manager (maternity cover) in co. tyrone. Our client is based in co. tyrone, with farms situated throughout northern ireland. one of ireland's largest pig farming businesses, expanding nationwide. they are always looking for good people who share our desire to be the best.

They are recruiting for a head of quality assurance and compliance manager to cover maternity leave from october 2026 to september 2027. the role may be extended depending on business needs. The office is based in co tyrone, but the chosen candidate will work across sites in northern ireland.

This role is fundamental to the business, carrying out internal audits, working with colleagues and external partners, and driving the quality assurance and health and safety agendas across our farms throughout northern ireland. Your ability to work with people in a collaborative manner, creating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships, is fundamental to this role. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are key attributes. youll be expected to take initiative and solve problems as they arise.

Key priorities will include:

• Accountable for preparation and participation in red tractor quality assurance, processor, and retailer audits.
• maintain professional interaction with all third-party auditors and stakeholders.
• assist in following up on corrective actions and preventative measures from audit findings.
• recommend and implement procedures to improve overall compliance
• Provide advice and support on all aspects of red tractor quality assurance, health & safety
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance
• Engage with farm teams and senior management to promote a positive compliance, health and safety culture across the business
• Drive implementation of corrective and preventative actions arising from health and safety activities, including risk assessments and audits, to ensure the recommended control measures are in place
• Assist in monitoring health and safety performance across the organisation to support continuous improvement
• Deliver on-site inductions for new starters and additional health and safety training for existing employees, as required
• Develop and review risk assessments, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures (sops)

Desirable criteria

• Exceptional people management and development skills
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into action
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Previous experience working in the agriculture sector
• Iosh or nebosh qualification desirable
• Willingness to assist with practical farm work when required
• Excellent it skills with experience using microsoft packages
• Be able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Flexibility with working hours required on occasions
• Full driving licence

Benefits:

• Salary guide: £36,000 - £40,000 doe
• Pension contribution
• Van provided for business purposes
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Working week: Monday - friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (1 hour break per day split to suit)

Hybrid role including office work and site visits

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.