Quality Manager
Posted on January 21, 2026 (about 4 hours ago)
Quality Manager
Business Area: Professional/Support
Full Time Salary: £49,878 to £58,679 per annum (Discretionary range to £67,481)
Post Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 25/01/2026
Ref No: 11787
About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.
Diamond is currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II, combining a new machine and new beamlines with upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing to generate a more brilliant light source at higher energy.
About the Role
Based onsite / Hybrid working available – minimum 3 days onsite per week.
We have an opportunity for a Quality Manager to be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a quality management system, aligned with recognised standards, across Diamond’s core business and in delivery of major projects such as Diamond-II.
Main responsibilities include:
- Developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining quality systems, procedures, standards, and specifications to support Diamond’s business objectives.
- Providing advice on quality management and standards across Diamond.
- Defining, implementing, managing and maintaining internal systems for auditing and corrective action, including ensuring appropriate levels of reporting.
- Conducting audits and training a team of internal auditors to assist in conducting quality audits.
- Providing training to the wider organisation to promote a positive culture and understanding of quality procedures in line with business processes.
About You
You will hold a CQI Practitioner (or equivalent) certification, and a Science, Technology or Engineering qualification.
Experience and skills required include:
- Developing and implementing Quality Management Systems.
- Applying IT solutions to quality management.
- Significant relevant post-qualification quality experience and knowledge.
Abilities and other expectations:
- Interpret and implement quality-related legislation, standards and requirements.
- Develop and implement novel quality management solutions in a technical environment.
- Develop and deliver presentations and training; influence at management level.
- Lead and manage quality initiatives and projects and represent the organisation on quality matters.
- Develop strategic quality objectives and policies.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package including 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days, flexible working hours and an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff have access to on-site amenities including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable.
Other information
Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employs 56 nationalities. The organisation particularly welcomes suitably qualified women and candidates with disabilities; applicants may be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme via the online application process. Diamond is a member of Working Families and holds the Disability Confident Level Two award.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. Use the online application form on the Diamond careers portal.
Closing and selection
The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026; however early applications are encouraged as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.