Vernacare International Ltd
Quality Manager (Blackwood)

Site Quality Manager – Blackwood
Location: Blackwood
Reporting into: Head of Quality
Shift: Full time

Join us in protecting health and improving lives
Are you an experienced Site Quality Manager ready to take ownership of a critical quality function within a purpose-driven healthcare organisation?

At Vernacare, our Site Quality Managers play a vital role in protecting patient safety, supporting healthcare professionals, and driving sustainable manufacturing. As a Site Quality Manager, you will be at the heart of ensuring our products meet the highest regulatory and quality standards while shaping the future of our Blackwood site.

Why This Site Quality Manager Role Matters
This Site Quality Manager position is not just another quality role—it's an opportunity to:

• Act as the Quality Management Representative (QMR) for the site
• Influence strategic quality decisions at senior leadership level
• Lead and develop a high-performing quality team
• Ensure compliance across a regulated medical device manufacturing environment
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the business

The Role:
As our Site Quality Manager, you’ll act as the Quality Management Representative (QMR), leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at our Blackwood site. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements, while driving a culture of quality excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities:
As our Site Quality Manager, you will:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the site Quality Assurance team
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Mentor team members on quality best practices and regulatory standards

Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the site QMS
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and evolve QMS documentation, processes, and procedures

Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact for quality and compliance
• Manage relationships with Notified Bodies and regulatory authorities
• Ensure ongoing compliance for CE-marked medical devices

Audits, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Plan and lead internal audits and external audit readiness
• Manage and host customer and regulatory audits
• Deliver quality performance reporting and annual management reviews
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
• Support New Product Development (NPD) activities with quality input
• Contribute to design control, validation, and change management
• Support supplier quality and process validation initiatives

What We’re Looking For:
To be Successful as our next Quality Manager at our Blackwood facility, you'll ideally have the following skills, experience and personality.

Experience:

• Proven track record as a Site Quality Manager or senior Quality professional
• Minimum 5+ years in Quality Assurance within medical devices
• At least 2 years of leadership/line management experience
• Experience working with ISO standards and regulatory frameworks
• Strong involvement with New Product Development (NPD)
• Experience interacting with Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline
• Ongoing professional development in Quality or Regulatory fields
• Certifications (e.g. Six Sigma, ASQ) highly desirable

Skills:

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and compliance-driven mindset
• Ability to influence at all levels and work cross-functionally

Personal Attributes:

• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex information
• Passionate about delivering quality and improving healthcare outcomes

Our Values – The C.A.R.E Framework
At Vernacare, everything we do is guided by our values:

• Customer First – A patient-centric approach
• Accountability – Delivering exceptional standards
• Recognition – Celebrating innovation and progress
• Environment & Social Wellbeing – Leading sustainable change

Why Join Vernacare?
Take ownership as a Site Quality Manager in a high-impact role where you’ll play a key part in shaping quality outcomes across the business. You’ll join a growing organisation with global collaboration opportunities, giving you the platform to influence quality strategy and drive site-wide performance.

As a Site Quality Manager at Vernacare, you’ll also be part of a company deeply committed to sustainability and innovation, while developing and leading a team within a strong, values-driven culture. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contributions:

• Life Insurance – 4x salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• EV & Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme – includes 24/7 GP access
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Refer a Friend Scheme – up to £1,000
• Company Pension Scheme
• Quarterly Impact Awards – up to £2,500
• Manager Recognition Awards

Be the driving force behind Vernacare’s growth and work with a company committed to sustainability and innovation.