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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.
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
£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
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.
Manchester Office
Unit 300/302 Ducie House
37 Ducie Street
Manchester
M1 2JW