Quality & Compliance Manager

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges.

EIT is seeking a highly capable Quality and Compliance Manager to design, roll out, and lead EIT's ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS). This post is a key part of the Quality Department, joining a team of managers each responsible for different management systems, under the leadership of the Head of Quality.

The role will ensure that quality principles are embedded across all research programmes and institutes, creating a foundation for academic excellence, operational efficiency, and commercial readiness. The postholder will provide the expertise, systems, and culture needed to achieve certification, maintain compliance, and build stakeholder confidence in our ability to deliver world-class research outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Quality Management System

• Design, implement, and manage EIT's ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure QMS supports research and commercialisation activities and meets certification requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for ISO 9001 audits and certification processes.

Document & Policy Control

• Develop and maintain robust document control processes for versioning, accessibility, and consistency.
• Coordinate creation and review of institute-wide policies and procedures aligned with quality standards.

Audit & Management Review

• Coordinate EIT's audit programme across departments and research programmes.
• Lead preparations for external ISO 9001 audits and certification assessments.
• Provide evidence and insights for management review meetings to inform leadership on quality performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across research and operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver quality and compliance training programmes.
• Advise and mentor programme teams to embed best practices in quality management.

Collaboration & Alignment

• Work with other Quality team managers to align standards and frameworks across EIT.
• Support the Head of Quality in fostering a unified approach to quality and compliance.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience leading QMS rollouts and certification.
• Strong background in document control, policy management, audits, and compliance leadership.
• Proven ability to embed quality systems in complex, multi-programme environments.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in research, innovation, or commercial settings.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in risk or quality management training.
• Understanding of life sciences regulatory contexts (MHRA, CQC, HTA).
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Project management qualifications or experience.

We offer the following salary and benefits:

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience), plus travel allowance and bonus

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact

Terms of Appointment:

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.