Quality Manager – IMS

Rolls-Royce SMR

IMS Manager at Rolls-Royce SMR leading strategic governance and quality processes to support nuclear energy initiatives. Responsible for driving compliance and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJunior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Integrated Management Systems and Quality Management Systems, ensuring alignment with ISO standards and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to drive process excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives within highly regulated industries.

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Integrated Management Systems LeadershipISO Standards KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Integrated Management SystemsQuality Management SystemsProcess MappingChange Control ManagementAnalytical ReportingContinuous ImprovementGovernance FrameworksPerformance MeasurementDigital Quality SystemsProcess Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingInfluencingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceNuclear IndustryAerospace IndustryGovernance ArrangementsAssurance Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IMS Strategy, Governance and Leadership
Define and deliver the strategic direction of the Integrated Management System.
Ensure alignment between the IMS, business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Maintain and continuously improve IMS architecture, governance arrangements and system integrations.
Lead, develop and coach the IMS team, supporting capability growth and strong system stewardship.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on governance, compliance and quality matters.
Drive Process Excellence and Change Management
Lead business process modelling and process mapping activities.
Manage IMS change control processes, ensuring robust governance, traceability and evaluation.
Ensure policies, procedures, manuals, templates and documentation remain current and controlled.
Support organisational growth by evolving processes and governance frameworks to meet changing business needs.
Enable Assurance and Regulatory Readiness
Support audits, reviews and management system assessments.
Drive corrective and preventative actions arising from assurance activities.
Support ISO certification activities and ongoing compliance programmes.
Ensure the IMS remains aligned with regulatory expectations and business requirements.
Build Strong Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with senior leaders, process owners, subject matter experts and business functions.
Deliver coaching, guidance and training on IMS requirements and governance.
Communicate system enhancements, changes and quality improvements effectively across the organisation.
Influence stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement.
Champion Data and Continuous Improvement
Establish meaningful IMS performance measures and reporting.
Analyse trends and insights to strengthen compliance and performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process maturity and user experience.
Promote the use of digital, automated and AI-enabled solutions to improve system effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Significant experience leading Integrated Management Systems, Quality Management Systems or equivalent governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of ISO standards and management system governance.
Experience operating within programme, project or business environments.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Proven leadership experience, including team development and coaching.
Experience delivering change, process improvement and organisational transformation.
Strong analytical and reporting capability with a focus on continuous improvement.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have:
Experience within nuclear, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
Experience leading large-scale IMS implementation or transformation programmes.
Knowledge of digital quality systems and process improvement methodologies.
Experience implementing change management frameworks or digital governance solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 flexible benefits allowance
12.5% bonus opportunity
6x pensionable life assurance
50% income protection
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible and part-time working options available