Head of Quality
£70,000 - £75,000 | Remote with National Travel
Are you ready to lead and innovate in quality, compliance, and governance across a progressive, people-focused healthcare organisation?
Our client is seeking a dynamic Head of Quality to take the helm of their Quality & Governance function. This is a pivotal leadership role, focused not just on compliance and safety, but also on fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
With a salary range of £70,000 - £75,000, this remote-first position offers the autonomy to lead strategically while supporting national services through occasional travel. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation known for its high standards and commitment to developing best-in-class systems and outcomes.
About the Role
As Head of Quality, you will:
* Provide strategic leadership to embed quality, compliance, and governance across the organisation
* Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary Quality & Governance Team
* Oversee organisational compliance with key regulatory frameworks (CQC, UKAS), policies, and audits
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality assurance, service performance, and risk
* Oversee incident management processes, ensuring lessons learned and best practices are embedded
* Lead data governance and information management in line with UK legislation
* Manage statutory requirements around health, safety, and corporate governance
What’s on Offer
* £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
* Flexible, primarily remote working
* National travel for key audits and stakeholder engagement
* A leadership role with autonomy and influence
* A values-driven organisation committed to quality and innovation
* Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
About You
You’ll be an experienced senior leader with a strong background in quality, compliance, or risk—ideally from healthcare, social care, or another regulated sector.
Key requirements:
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field (clinical registration helpful but not essential)
* Proven leadership in a quality, governance, or compliance function
* Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory standards such as CQC
* Confident in managing risk frameworks, incident investigations, and continuous improvement processes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
Whether your background is clinical, operational, or compliance-led, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape quality strategy in an organisation that values integrity, accountability, and innovation.
Interested or know someone suitable? We welcome referrals and would be glad to have a confidential conversation.
Apply now to become the next Head of Quality and help lead real change in a forward-thinking healthcare organisation.
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