Quality Improvement & Performance Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 2481. We think SOC 2482 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 2482. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 Clears | £38,600 Clears | £43,400 Clears | £48,200 Misses |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Staverton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent upon experience
Some Of Our Fantastic Benefits
- Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Private medical health cover
- A focus on professional development and growth
At Cereal Partners UK, quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering trusted, high-quality products to consumers while continuously improving our manufacturing processes, digital capabilities, and quality systems. As part of our Quality team, you will play a vital role in strengthening our quality culture, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operational excellence across the factory.
As Quality Improvement & Performance Manager, you will work closely with the Factory Quality Manager to identify opportunities for improvement within quality and food safety systems. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, support digital transformation activities, and use performance data to drive sustainable improvements that enhance consumer satisfaction, product quality, and operational performance.
Your Impact
In this role, you will help shape a culture where quality, food safety, and continuous improvement are embedded into everyday operations. You will partner with stakeholders across the factory to identify opportunities, solve problems, build capability, and ensure quality performance remains a key driver of business success.
- Quality Improvement & Performance Management – Lead quality improvement projects and performance initiatives.
- Digital Quality & Systems Excellence – Coordinate and improve quality digital systems and master data.
To succeed in this role, you will bring experience within quality assurance, food manufacturing, production, or a related technical environment together with strong analytical, stakeholder management and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Education & Technical Knowledge – Degree or equivalent in a science-related discipline.
- Quality & Operational Experience – Experience in quality assurance, manufacturing or production.
- Continuous Improvement Expertise – Knowledge of TPM, DMAIC and structured problem solving.
- Digital & Data Capability – Proven Microsoft Office and Power BI skills.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management – Experience coaching and influencing others.
- Communication & Professional Attributes – Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Closing date: Friday 23/09/2026.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Cereal Partners UK, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.
To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills) holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.