Quality Systems Specialist (Contract) - Defence IT 30- 37.88/hr Inside IR35 Bristol or Milton KeynesContract Length: 6 months (June-December 2025) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Bristol (preferred) or Milton Keynes On-site Requirement: 2 days per week in Bristol Rate: 30 - 37.88 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Clearance Required: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS (SC clearance highly desirable) Start Date: End of June 2025The Opportunity:We''re seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to support a Digital Programme in the defence sector. This is a critical role embedded within a Defence IT environment, focused on ensuring quality assurance and compliance across complex digital platforms.You''ll work closely with the Digital Programmes Quality Manager, supporting key certifications such as ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO20000, and ISO44001, while also contributing to internal and external audits.This role would suit a contractor with a background in aerospace, defence, or highly regulated IT environments-ideally someone who understands stakeholder management, audit cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary quality contact for nonconformities and corrective actions (RCCA)Support bids and proposals with early quality involvementConduct internal audits and support external auditsLead root cause investigations and drive continuous improvementCollaborate with engineering teams and attend gate reviewsContribute to customer and supplier