Quality Certification Manager (Edgewing)

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience managing company certification in compliance with certification standards and requirements
• Previous experience managing first-party quality audit processes
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as aerospace, oil and gas, or automotive
• Experience in team leadership and mentoring
• Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting
• Security and export control restrictions may affect eligibility based on factors including nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth; higher vetting levels typically require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present regular reports on certification activities, including success rates, timelines, and areas for improvement
• Lead and develop the certification team, fostering collaboration and strong performance through clear communication, effective delegation, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee the end-to-end certification process to support timely delivery, audit readiness, and the achievement and renewal of certifications
• Develop, implement, and maintain certification strategies aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on certification processes and requirements
• Oversee the definition of root causes and corrective actions, and the management of opportunities for improvement (OFIs)
• Identify opportunities to improve the certification system and increase process effectiveness

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Network

More:

We are recruiting a Quality Certification Manager for Edgewing, a joint venture bringing together UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. In this highly visible role, you will help ensure Edgewing maintains and renews EN9100 certification and complies with AQAP 2310 standards, while helping shape its Quality Management System and quality standards. The position is based in the Reading area; you may be contracted to any BAE Systems site, preferably Frimley, but will be assigned to Edgewing in Reading when you start. Financial support may be available for this assignment, subject to eligibility criteria. Edgewing has a hybrid working policy; speak with your recruiter about the options for this role. The salary is £65,498, depending on experience. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, career development, recognition, tailored rewards, wellbeing support, and a supportive, inclusive culture. Closing date: 22 October 2026; we may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

last updated 42 week of 2026