49 Quality Assurance Director jobs in London

Job Description

We are looking for a research scientist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of chemistry- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Research and Development Chemist, Formulation Scientist, Development Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Medicinal Chemist, Biochemist, Process Development Chemist.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex chemistry problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in chemistry, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

Who Are We?

Tanpopo Japanese Food are a well-established food manufacturing business specialising in Japanese Food based in Feltham who have been operating for over 25 years. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Quality Control and Labelling Assistant (Night Shift, 00:00-08:00) to join our food production team.

As a Quality Control Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, monitoring processes, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with our quality control procedures.

We do not offer sponsorships

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Perform quality control checks in the production area to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Record and monitor probe temperatures during work in progress (WIP) to ensure proper handling and storage of products.
• Maintain defrosting records, including in-code checks, defrosting methods, and temperature records.
• Conduct product sanitisation and chlorine concentration checks for high-risk items, along with regular test strip checks.
• Supervise and manage the cleaning schedules in the production area to uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Check products for metal detection by running them through the metal detector.
• Weigh and verify products as part of daily production specification weight control reports.
• Maintain records of dressing quantities used during production.
• Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures regularly.
• Cross-check all production documents and submit weekly reports to the QA department.
• Report any food safety and hygiene issues to QA Supervisors and Production Managers promptly.
• Provide monthly updates on internal product rejection rates.
• Keep track of short-dated and expired raw material stock and inform relevant departments for necessary actions.
• Perform weekly calibration of internal scales, probes, air temperatures, and dishwasher probes, and document the results – taking corrective actions as required based on calibration results.
• Handle printing of labels for the entire shift and ensure proper stock count and consumption label updates.
• Coordinate maintenance for all printers and perform regular cleaning of the printers.
• Execute label changeovers and update label racks in the production area and the label room.
• Transfer labels from the label room to the printer room as needed.

What Are We Looking For?

• Proven experience in a quality control or food production role, preferably in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality control standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proficient in record-keeping and documentation, with strong organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and report any issues promptly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and function well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address quality control challenges effectively.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, ServSafe) are a plus.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Feltham TW14 0RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

We do not offer sponsorships

• Developing and implementing comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Designing and conducting quality control tests, inspections, and process audits.
• Analysing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborating with production, engineering, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Leading and mentoring junior quality control personnel.
• Developing and delivering quality training programs for manufacturing staff.
• Managing the supplier quality assurance process, including supplier audits and performance monitoring.
• Staying abreast of new quality control technologies and methodologies.
• Preparing detailed quality reports for management review.

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a global organisation offering excellence in manufacturing solutions for the aerospace market.

 Are you passionate about precision, quality, and aerospace engineering? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment where attention to detail is everything?

 We’re on a mission to deliver excellence and we need a dedicated Quality Control Inspector to help us ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Verifying the conformity of aerospace parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and customer requirements
• Completing detailed and traceable inspection records
• Supporting production teams with batch verifications and first-off inspections
• Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Performing inspections throughout the manufacturing and supply chain process
• Reporting and escalating non-conformances, and supporting root cause investigations
• Actively participating in Continuous Improvement and New Product Introduction meetings

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

•  Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Solid experience in inspecting precision components
• Familiarity with inspection tools, CMM equipment, and industry measurement techniques
• Experience in aerospace or pharmaceutical environments preferred
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence to challenge and escalate quality issues
• HND or equivalent qualification, with a good grasp of imperial and metric systems would be desirable.

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• A competitive basic salary of £32,000 - £40,000 dependent on knowledge and experience plus an enhanced shift premium.
• 39 hours worked over 4 days (5:00 pm – 3:15 am), additional shift premium paid at time and one-third for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 3:15 am.
• 23 days holiday pro rata increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

 Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

Are you a visionary leader with a deep commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families?

If so, Islington Council is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the pivotal role of Assistant Director, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance within our Family Help and Safeguarding Service.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead strategic safeguarding practice across the borough, driving innovation and excellence in service delivery. You will be at the forefront of leading our outstanding Safeguarding and Quality Assurance service ensuring Islington continues to deliver an outstanding service to children and families. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative senior leadership team, working to shape drive and lead Islington into delivering on the Reform changes in helping to deliver the Family's First Partnership programme. Relationship-based, trauma-informed approach underpins everything we do to support children and families. We are looking for a leader who is trauma informed and can provide relationship-based practice across Family Help and Safeguarding.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding, child protection, and Looked After Children services. As well as leading the Workforce Development and exploitation and missing children's service.
• Champion quality assurance and lead the development of practice across the workforce. Leading on inspections, taking a strategic lead on other areas of focus in relation to safeguarding children in care, children supported by a child protection plan, and the workforce.
• Ensure that feedback from children, families, and partners informs service planning and delivery.
• Drive workforce development and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate across council services and with external partners to deliver integrated safeguarding solutions.
• Prepare the service for Ofsted and other external inspections.
• Act as a key conduit between the council and partner agencies, fostering a collaborative and resolution-focused approach.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our passion for safeguarding and equity. You will bring:

• A qualified social work background with current registration.
• Significant experience in statutory child protection and leadership.
• A strong track record in driving practice improvement and managing change.
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding legislation, procedures, and best practice.
• A commitment to embedding EDI principles in everything you do.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and partnership-building skills.

Why Join Us?

At Islington, we are proud of our inclusive, forward-thinking social care services. We are deeply committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable children and families. Our team is passionate, skilled, and dedicated to relationship-based practice. As Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing service and make a lasting impact.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Deborah Idris, Director of Family Help and Safeguarding.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check, Social Work England/HCPC registration, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical quality control or a similar analytical laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing.
• In-depth knowledge of GLP, GMP, and relevant pharmacopoeial standards (USP, EP, BP).
• Experience with method validation and troubleshooting analytical instruments.
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a laboratory team.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes is a plus.
• Good understanding of aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring.

WHO WE ARE

We are a vibrant, engaged, talent-driven agency where our staff feel empowered, where ideas are encouraged and where outstanding work is rewarded. We nurture bright, passionate people who are innovative and creative in their thinking and ambitious and brave in everything they do.

DMS is a place where our clients feel looked after, where they trust our ability to deliver and come up with new ways of engaging them and helping them engage their audiences. We strive to be a key agency partner to our clients, delivery consistency of work and quality of service.

Founded in 2002, our headquarters are in London with offices also in Los Angeles and Sydney. We are part of the AKA Group of agencies.

WHAT WE DO

We are a full-service creative digital agency. Our people, technology and insights help global media and entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands create, manage, localise, distribute and place their content and evaluate its media reach.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Junior Quality Control Operator, who is passionate about the Film & TV Industry, to work within our Technical Operations team responsible for the localisation of TV spots, film trailers and social media content for international release for our prestigious, world-renowned clients.

With detailed knowledge of industry QC standards and workflows, you will be confident in undertaking;

• QC assessment of short-form (e.g. film trailers, TV spots, promotional materials and social media)
• Video and audio content for international broadcast

• QC of subtitles for sync and positioning of content

• Checking localised content against scripts and original versions supplied

• Creating detailed QC reports and updating key stakeholders on content QC status key
• Working on key campaigns to detailed specs
• Producing high volumes of assets for clearance

• Reporting findings in a clear and concise manner on our bespoke Online QC system.
• Meeting tight deadlines and during those times can remain calm, focused and methodical in your approach and show the same critical attention to detail in these circumstances

You will be required to work Monday to Friday 06:45 to 15:15.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who;

• have circa 1 years’ experience using Adobe Premiere and Audition

• have an in-depth knowledge of QC workflows and of international broadcast audio specifications

• have an in-depth knowledge of international broadcast audio specifications

• demonstrate an exceptional aptitude for producing accurate work, being able to thoroughly check visual and audio content for errors and spotting mistakes,
• can think on their feet and can demonstrate good problem-solving ability. There will be times on shift where you will need to work independently and make decisions for yourself.
• Any knowledge of another language a bonus

• Lead testing efforts for international e-commerce projects, ensuring high product quality across web and mobile platforms.
• Analyze product requirements to define test scope, design test cases, and create comprehensive test plans.
• Execute manual and automated tests, identifying issues and driving them to resolution.
• Apply diverse testing methods (functional, regression, white-box, automation, performance) to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to reduce manual testing effort.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business teams to ensure requirements are met with high reliability.
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies through knowledge sharing and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software testing, with strong understanding of testing theory, strategy, and design methods.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python) with experience in automation test development.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL), including ability to write and optimize complex queries.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into test strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international team environment.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, PyTest).
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience in e-commerce platforms or large-scale consumer applications.
• Knowledge of performance testing or security testing.

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading global e-commerce company.
• The opportunity to collaborate with an international, cross-functional team and directly influence product quality.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

(NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, is China's largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.