Global VP Quality Assurance Compliance

Job Introduction

We're looking for an outstanding Quality Assurance professional who’s ready to step up to position on a global scale.

Joining the Global Service Operations team, you’ll report to the SVP FM Platform and play a pivotal role in simplifying and streamlining the efficiency, cost reduction and contract management programs. You’ll have a proven track record in Quality Management; including the development, implementation and certification of management systems

You’ll have strong analytical skills and be able to communicate and present plans and reports robustly as well as find solutions to complex issues. You’re influencing skills will be critical to your success, you’ll need to be able to communicate confidently across all global regions and cultures and develop a global network to promote consistency in the management of Quality, and for the mutual benefit of all QA staff in the group.

With a passion for efficiency and innovation you’ll implement new technologies to ensure that the management of Quality is automatic and reporting is in real time.You’ll implement consistent and transparent process across all Sodexo segments, overcome borders, boundaries and complexities to strike the balance between local practices and global processes.

This is an exciting time to join the Global FM Platform, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact whilst challenging yourself professionally.

Home working is supported however some global travel will be required.

Role Responsibility

• Provide global oversight to Sodexo’s Quality Assurance programs and systems.
• To lead the Sodexo group Quality Assurance function through establishing the Quality Assurance strategy and directing / supporting Sodexo QA resources at the regional level to implement the strategy in order to realize the group objectives.
• Provide leadership, support and perform compliance officer duties to all of Sodexo’s segments and functions.

• Establish and implement the group strategy for Quality Assurance, setting objectives in line with Sodexo group ambition to deliver Quality of Life services.
• Provide direction, leadership and support to Quality Assurance across the group in all regions.
• Provide reporting to top management in regards to Quality Assurance and compliance.
• Develop, continuously improve and oversee the management of the global Quality Management System (QMS).
• Build relationships with external organizations and ambassador Sodexo Quality and Compliance.
• Implement consistent and transparent process across all segments.

The Ideal Candidate

What’s essential:

• Industry leading QA knowledge, experience and capability gained within pharmaceutical or life sciences business
• BA or BSc in Life Sciences or relevant QA related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with cross functional groups to reach common understanding on quality issues and secure organisational resources to deploy effectively
• Detailed understanding of QA standards and best practice to drive results and optimise work processes
• Ability to utilise electronic quality systems, analysis data and make sound decisions from this
• Excellent influencing and communication skills and ability to engage across a geographically diverse business
• Good leadership skills with the ability to positively collaborate and create an environment of accountability
• Personal resilience to manage ambiguity and adversity within a complex business
• Ability to challenge with humility to create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• Highly organised and responsive, with ability to deliver under pressure
• High levels of computer literacy – Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Motivated and driven to deliver customer-centric solutions

Where we can be flexible:

• Chartered Membership of Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent

Package Description

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, Defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.