Quality Admin Assistant / Inspector
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Neal's Yard Remedies, we're looking for an excellent Admin Assistant / Inspector to support our fast-paced Quality team at our beautiful eco-factory in Gillingham, Dorset.
Must have knowledge and experience of QC/QA systems and GMP requirements within the cosmetic, food or pharma industry. Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills are essential.
Working Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week
Role Responsibilities:
Admin:
- To carry out basic checks on all packing paperwork prior to scanning for QC Manager review.
- To log retained samples of packing batches.
- Managing SEDEX platform in conjunction with the Procurement team.
- Reviewing completed Supplier self-assessment questionnaires in conjunction with the Procurement team.
- Assist Quality Administrator with maintaining supplier monitoring system (animal testing, non-GMO declarations, supplier certifications).
- To assist Head of Quality with managing ISO-accredited Quality Management System including document control, training records, non-conformances and internal audit schedules.
- To assist the Head of Quality with writing & amending SOPs related to major projects including ERP.
Inspections:
- To support the Quality Inspections team with incoming inspections of components and third party goods and outgoing inspections of Japan shipments.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with internal quality system requirements to ISO 17025 standards.
- Ensure compliance with all externally audited systems including ISO 22716, MHRA, FDA, GMP and HACCP.
- Assist Head of Quality with audits from external bodies and feedback reports relating to those audits.
- Assist Head of Quality with corrective and preventative action plans.
Person specification:
Essential:
- Knowledge and experience of QC/QA systems and GMP requirements within cosmetic, food or pharma industry
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and written/spoken English
- Confidence to work under own initiative, yet take direction well
- Able to plan and manage own time effectively
Ideal:
- Experience with Q-Pulse for audit and non-conformance management
- Experience with social and ethical audits
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with QC/QA systems and GMP requirements within cosmetic, food or pharma industry?
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Admin Assistant / Inspector roles across Neal's Yard Remedies's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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