Role: Quality Manager
Contract Length: Until March 2026
Location: Hybrid/Bristol
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Quality Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

This team is part of a strategic programme responsible for implementing a complex, innovative supply chain management system for a broad range of commodities. These include medical devices, pharmaceuticals, oils, fuels, and various commercial off-the-shelf products such as clothing and electronics. Selected delivery partners will manage all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution—both domestically and internationally—across multiple transport modes (road, rail, sea, and air).

This role supports activities during the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) phases. In addition to quality management responsibilities, the Quality Manager will assist with commercial arrangements and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from industry stakeholders. Continued specialist support is expected beyond the current financial year, with an in-service date targeted for 2028.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE QUALITY MANAGER

• Develop the Quality Management System (QMS) to support ITT activities, including compliant process requirements tailored to commercial supply chain operations.
• Respond to industry RFIs regarding quality management during the ITN phase, ensuring alignment with commercial team protocols.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality responses to ITN question sets, providing scoring and written assessments to support commercial down-selection.
• Produce reports summarising findings, recommendations, and lessons learned from industry best practices to inform QMS updates.
• Develop detailed quality requirements for inclusion in the ITT Systems Requirement Document.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE QUALITY MANAGER

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in multi-domain quality management practices.
• Experience in defining and managing requirements.
• Understanding of commercial frameworks and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to work with industry, commercial teams, and regulatory bodies.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of supply chain quality management or willingness to develop expertise in this area.
• Experience in developing requirements for defence or similarly complex environments.

Additional Information

This is a senior-level role requiring a candidate with adaptability, strategic thinking, and the ability to work with novel approaches in a complex programme environment. While hybrid working is supported, regular on-site presence at is required.

If you are a Quality Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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