Quality Management Associate
The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
Job Role: Quality Management Associate
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week
Location: Hamble (office based)
Start Date: April 2026
Fixed-term contract for 14 months.
The Training Department is responsible for setting and monitoring standards for the RYA’s training schemes in sailing and powerboating both in the UK and abroad. RYA recognised training is delivered by RYA qualified instructors through our network of almost 2,500 recognised centres.
The RYA has a contractual requirement to implement a Quality Management System relating to the approval of RYA recognised Training Centres and Instructors.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing, testing and implementation of a new Quality Management System
- Working with Subject Matter Experts to obtain knowledge of processes
- Producing accurate documentation which records processes, in line with the Quality Management System framework
- Working in accordance with the QMS implementation project plan
- Updating the Training Services Co-ordinator and other stakeholders on progress, risks, and potential problems.
- Any other reasonable tasks relating to the development and implementation of the Quality Management System
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint restrictions and document control)
- Accurate keyboard skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy team environment
- Experience working under a QMS environment
- QMS Training to the standard of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (desirable)
- Effectively able to manage confidential information
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
- 33 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Birthday Day Off
- 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme
- Free life insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office
- Social events
- RYA membership
To apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
Job description | Application form | Equality monitoring form
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Closing date for applications: Sunday 05 April 026
(please note: this advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received)
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
