Expressions of interest : Head of Quality, Governance & Compliance

Job type:Permanent

Location:Yorkshire

Salary/Rate:Up to £95,000

Grade:Quality Manager

Specialty:ELD

Job ref:6252

Post Date:24.07.25

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Stella Redgrave-Nevison

Founding Partner & Specialist Healthcare Recruiter

0330 123 9665

stella@indigohealthcare.co.uk

About the Role

🌟 Head of Quality, Governance & Compliance

Location: North of the UK (Multiple care home sites)
Role: Strategic, standalone position in a rapidly growing care-home group
Sector: Commercial nursing home management

🚀 About the Opportunity

Be a key player in shaping and maintaining outstanding quality, compliance, governance, and safeguarding standards across an expanding portfolio.
Strategic role — set and sustain high standards, lead inspection preparedness, oversee CQC readiness, audits, risk and incident management.
Growth-focused organisation — ambitious expansion plans across the North of England, with you as a pivotal driver.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Experienced and registered nurse (RGN/RMN) with a strong record in nursing-home or care-home quality and compliance.
Proven leadership in navigating commercial sector dynamics and regulatory demands.
In-depth knowledge of CQC standards, clinical and operational governance, safeguarding policy, risk frameworks, and clinical audits
Track record of improvement — managing investigations, driving action plans, writing quality reports, and embedding learning across teams
High achiever ready to take the next strategic career step and thrive in a senior, visible role.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead an integrated quality and governance framework aligned with national standards.
Oversee incident reporting, risk assessments, safeguarding, complaints, and audits.
Chair governance sub-committees and report monthly to the board.
Support home managers with compliance action plans and CQC improvement strategies.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency throughout the organisation.

🎁 What’s On Offer

Strategic influence in an organisation scaling across the North of England.
Competitive salary, benefits like professional registration support, CPD, on‑call rota, travel allowance.
Collaborative environment within an ambitious leadership team committed to person-centred care.

📞 Interested?

For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Stella Redgrave‑Nevison. Let’s discuss how you can help shape the future of a rising care‑home provider. 00447881 387351 stella@indigohealthcare.co.uk

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