Quality Manager

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Quality Manager to be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a quality management system, aligned with recognised standards, across Diamond’s core business and in delivery of major projects, such as Diamond II

Main responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining quality systems, procedures, standards, and specifications ensuring contents are appropriate for delivery of Diamond’s business objectives.
• Providing advice on Quality management and standards across Diamond.
• Defining, Implementing, managing and maintaining internal systems for auditing and corrective action, including ensuring appropriate levels of reporting.
• Conducting audits and train a team of internal auditors to assist in conducting quality audits.
• Providing training to the wider organisation to promote a positive culture and understanding of quality procedures in line with business processes.

 As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week

About You

You will hold a CQI Practitioner (or equivalent) certification, as well as a Science/Technology/Engineering qualification.

You will have experience in the following areas:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Systems.
• Applying IT solutions to Quality management.
• Significant relevant post qualification Quality experience and knowledge

As well as the ability to:

• Interpret and implement Quality-related legislation, standards, and requirements.
• Develop and implement novel Quality management solutions in a technical environment.
• Develop and deliver presentations and training.
• Influence at management level.
• Lead and manage Quality initiatives and projects.
• Represent the organisation on Quality matters.
• Development strategic Quality objectives and policies.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

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