Job Title:  Inzpire - Business Assurance and Improvement Lead

THE COMPANY 

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions.  We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE 

We are looking for a Business Assurance & Improvement Lead to provide ‘hands-on’ assurance support to the Company’s management, business areas, project teams and individual functions, while championing a wider culture of improvement. This role will be key in ensuring adherence to Company Policies and Procedures, relevant standards including the ISO 9001:2015 standard and other statutory and regulatory requirements. 

• Working closely with the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), maintaining and improving the Inzpire Business Management System (BMS).  
• Producing an annual audit plan using a risk-based methodology and conducting and supporting 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits to assess compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard and alignment with Inzpire policy and procedures.
• Analysing and reporting on quality objectives and identifying areas for improvement as required.
• Supporting the development of corrective and preventive actions, through root cause analysis and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relations, communicating / engaging at all levels and facilitating training sessions on quality standards and improvement methodologies.

THE PERSON

• An in-depth knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 standard (formal CQI / IRCA or Defence QA qualifications would be desirable). An understanding of other ISO standards or other applicable standards would be beneficial.
• An internal auditor qualification (as a minimum).
• Proven experience in the maintenance and management of Quality Management Systems.
• Strong IT skills and a good working knowledge of software such as Excel, SharePoint and Power BI would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and preferably previous experience working in the defence and aerospace domains and the ability to apply such industry-specific knowledge to enhance quality assurance processes.
• An understanding of software development and hardware integration practices.
• Project management experience.
• Committed to staying informed about industry-specific quality requirements and standards.
• An awareness of fundamental cyber security principles and other security principles, particularly regarding UK government requirements.
• A high standard of analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times.  

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY 

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.