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Quality, Risk & Information Security Manager Quality, security and risk management are essential to everything we do. As S[&]T continues to grow within the Space, Defence and High-Tech sectors, we are looking for a Quality, Risk & Information Security Manager to own and continuously improve our integrated Management System. You will bring together quality management, information security, risk and compliance, ensuring that standards and regulations are translated into practical processes that work across the organisation. Working closely with senior management and technical teams, you will help strengthen our processes, manage risks and prepare S[&]T for continued growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving systems and building a strong culture of quality and security. About the Role We are looking for a Quality, Risk & Information Security Manager to own and continuously improve our integrated Management System, bringing together quality management, information security, risk and compliance, and working closely with senior management and technical teams to strengthen processes, manage risks and prepare S[&]T for continued growth. Responsibilities Own and continuously improve the integrated Management System, including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. Coordinate internal, external, customer and certification audits, including follow-up on findings and corrective actions. Manage risk assessments, non-conformities and improvement activities. Coordinate information security, cybersecurity governance, GDPR and relevant NIS2 requirements. Support compliance with customer and Defence-specific requirements, including relevant security frameworks. Work with IT, HR, Operations and business teams to embed quality, security and risk management into everyday processes. Report on system performance, risks and improvement opportunities to senior management. Qualifications A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Required Skills At least 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Management, QMS/IMS, Information Security, Risk Management or a combination of these areas. Practical experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001, management systems and audits. Knowledge of risk management, information security governance and relevant regulations, such as GDPR and NIS2. A structured, independent and pragmatic approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to turn complex requirements into practical processes and drive continuous improvement. Essential: Fluent Dutch and English, NATO member country nationality, and the ability to obtain the required NATO security clearance. Preferred Skills Nice to have: Experience in Space, Defence, Aerospace or another high-tech environment; knowledge of AQAP and Dutch Defence security requirements (ABDO/ABRO); relevant ISO auditing or information security qualifications. Why join S[&]T? Take ownership of an important function within a growing Space, Defence and High-Tech organisation. Work directly with senior management and technical experts. Shape and improve how S[&]T manages quality, security and risk. Enjoy autonomy, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you enjoy making management systems work in practice, strengthening organisational resilience and helping a technology-driven business grow responsibly, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]. Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your personal information to Science [&] Technology. Science [&] Technology will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

Core Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve the integrated Management System, coordinating audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, and compliance with information security, cybersecurity, GDPR, NIS2, customer, and Defence requirements. Work with senior management and cross-functional teams to embed quality, security, and risk practices, and report on system performance and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant experience in quality management, management systems, information security, or risk management, along with practical experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001 and audits. Candidates need fluent Dutch and English, nationality of a NATO member country, and the ability to obtain the required NATO security clearance; a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required.