<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Head of Quality Control &amp; Assurance | International Retailer | London</span></strong><br class=""><br class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span class="">Salary:</span> £80,000 - £100,000</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We are seeking a Head of Quality Control &amp; Assurance to lead and elevate quality standards across a globally recognised consumer products business. In this senior role, you will define the quality vision, lead international teams, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and visual excellence.</span></p><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own and drive global quality assurance strategy across all products and suppliers.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure full compliance with international safety, legal, and regulatory standards, alongside enhanced internal benchmarks.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead and develop quality teams across overseas suppliers and head office.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Embed quality and safety into product design and development from concept to launch.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partner closely with Product, Production, and Suppliers to drive continuous improvement.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead investigations into quality or safety issues, managing root cause analysis and corrective actions.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Use data, metrics, and customer insight to inform decisions and drive performance.</span></li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">About You:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Senior QA / Compliance leader with significant experience in consumer products, textiles, or toys.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong technical knowledge of materials, testing, production processes, and global regulations.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and confident operating at scale.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Clear, influential communicator able to lead teams and partners across regions.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strategically minded, but hands-on where it matters.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Values-led approach, with a genuine commitment to quality, ethics, and sustainability.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a rare opportunity to own quality at a global level, shaping product excellence, protecting brand reputation, and driving sustainable growth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH34624</span></p></dd>