Head of Quality – Governance

LRQA

Regional Quality & Accreditation Manager responsible for compliance and quality governance. Engaging with internal teams and stakeholders to maintain oversight and support operational excellence across Greater China.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeShanghai • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management systems, technical governance, and accreditation requirements, with a strong focus on risk management and continuous improvement. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

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Quality Management SystemsTechnical GovernanceAccreditation RequirementsRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Risk-Based Decision MakingConformity Assessment FrameworksProcess ImplementationContinuous ImprovementNon-Conformity Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCoordination SkillsCollaborative Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant DegreeProfessional Qualification

Industry Keywords

Accreditation BodiesRegulatory AuthoritiesCertification SchemesManagement SystemsOperational Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply global governance frameworks consistently across quality management, accreditation, technical competence and technical support.
Review and consider queries, issues and complaints from SMEs fairly, appropriately and in line with LRQA processes.
Support technical improvements, risk management and related governance activity.
Work with local Marketing, Sales and operational teams on product development and service launches to ensure new local services can be delivered consistently and repeatedly in line with regulatory, accreditation and delivery requirements.
Partner with Greater China business leaders, Sales, Client Operations and Service Delivery to assess new market, product, customer and service opportunities, providing early risk-based advice on accreditation, regulatory, competence, impartiality and delivery requirements before commercial commitments are made.
Own and coordinate the local license-to-operate framework for Greater China as partner, including CNCA and other regulatory, accreditation and external body requirements, scope management, office assessments, witness audit programmes, non-conformity management and closure.
Monitor performance against LRQA standards, procedures, accreditation requirements and local regulatory obligations, identifying risks, trends and improvement opportunities and recommending corrective or preventive actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Strong understanding of quality management systems, technical governance, accreditation requirements and risk-based decision making
Experience working with accreditation bodies, regulatory authorities, certification schemes, management systems or conformity assessment frameworks
Technical or industry background with relevant experience in quality, governance, assurance, compliance or operational environments, ideally within professional services or business-to-business settings
Experience supporting change, continuous improvement, risk management, process implementation and local adoption of global frameworks
Strong organizational, coordination and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to a positive and effective working environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements