QUALITY ASSURANCE BATCH RELEASE OFFICER

Posted: 16th June 2026
Salary: Pay: £29,500.00 - £32,000.00 per year
Location: South Petherton
Reference: YQABRO

Job Summary

The QA Batch Release Officer is responsible for reviewing and approving all documentation relating to products , ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards such as pharmaceutical GMP, food and feed safety. The role involves batch documentation review, shop floor quality oversight, line audits, internal audits, and the management of deviations and non-conformances to ensure product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities.

Batch Review and Release

Perform detailed review of batch manufacturing and packaging records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with approved procedures, GMP, and food and feed safety standards.
Verify that all non-conformances and out of specifications are appropriately documented and resolved prior to batch disposition.
Review and approve testing documentation and Certificates of Analysis (CofA), and disposition batches.
Line Audits and Shop Floor QA Support

Conduct routine line audits and inspections to verify compliance with approved manufacturing and packaging procedures.
Identify and escalate quality or compliance concerns and work with operations teams to ensure prompt resolution.
Provide QA support and guidance to production teams during manufacturing activities.
Internal Audit Support

Participate in internal audits to assess compliance with GMP and food and feed safety standards.
Assist with audit preparation, documentation review, and follow-up activities.
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions resulting from audit findings.
Product Quality Reviews (PQRs)

Collect and collate data, and write reports for PQRs, ensure ongoing product quality, process consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Review and analyse quality data, deviations, complaints, trends, and batch performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support actions arising from product quality review activities.
Non-Conformance and Deviation Management

Support investigation of deviations, non-conformances, and quality incidents using root cause analysis tools.
Assist in the implementation and tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Documentation and Quality Systems

Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of QA documentation, logs, and records.
Support updates and improvements to SOPs, quality systems, and compliance procedures.
Maintain effective communication with cross-functional departments regarding quality matters.
Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, compliance performance, and operational efficiency.
Participate in continuous improvement projects and quality initiatives.
Skills & Abilities: (Languages, computer skills etc.)

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Education & Experience: (University degree, work experience, industry, etc.)

Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM related subject is preferable but not essential
At least 2 years’ experience in a quality role within a Pharmaceutical or Food Manufacturing environment .
Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.