Quality Manager Recruitment

At QAagency, we specialise in placing Quality Managers into organisations where compliance, consistency, and continual improvement are essential. From regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals and food to manufacturing, aerospace, and software, we help businesses find experienced professionals to lead their quality assurance functions with confidence.

Quality Managers are responsible for maintaining high standards across every stage of production, service delivery, and supply chain management. Their role is both strategic and operational—ensuring systems are in place while solving real-time quality issues on the ground.

What a Quality Manager Does

We recruit Quality Managers who take ownership of compliance and performance. Typical responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, or other sector-specific standards
• Leading internal and external audits and managing accreditation processes
• Setting and monitoring quality-related KPIs, including defect rates, yield, OEE, and customer complaints
• Managing teams of Quality Engineers and QA Technicians, including training and performance reviews
• Overseeing CAPA processes, risk management, and supplier quality performance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement preventative measures and process improvements
• Acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and customer quality queries

Salaries for Quality Managers in 2025

Salary ranges for Quality Managers vary based on experience, location, and industry. Here are typical ranges based on placements and industry benchmarking:

• London & South East: £52,000 – £57,000
• Midlands: £47,000 – £52,000
• North West & Yorkshire: £43,000 – £48,000
• Scotland & Northern Ireland: £41,000 – £46,000

Senior roles in pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or multi-site operations can exceed these ranges, often with added performance bonuses or compliance-linked incentives.

Industries Hiring Quality Managers in 2025

We work with employers across the UK who require experienced Quality Managers in:

• Manufacturing – overseeing quality systems, production standards, and defect control
• Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices – managing GMP and ISO 13485 compliance
• Food & Beverage – leading BRCGS and HACCP-based quality systems
• Automotive & Aerospace – ensuring compliance with AS9100 and IATF 16949 frameworks
• Construction & Building Materials – overseeing product certification and quality inspections
• Software & Technology – managing QA in development pipelines, product releases, and system uptime

Whether the role is focused on product quality, process validation, or supplier compliance, we know how to match the right candidate to your specific requirements.

How the Quality Manager Role Has Evolved

Over the past decade, the responsibilities of a Quality Manager have expanded significantly:

• Digitalisation & Automation: More QMs now oversee automated quality monitoring systems and use analytics platforms to drive decisions.
• Sustainability: Environmental and social governance (ESG) is increasingly becoming part of the quality remit.
• Global Supply Chains: QMs must often coordinate with international suppliers and ensure compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks across different markets.

These changes require a more strategic mindset—someone who can manage complexity while still keeping processes tight on the factory floor.