Governance Manager

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,643 - 45,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A local government authority in Winchester seeks a Governance Manager to lead quality assurance efforts in health services. This role involves developing high-quality services, ensuring compliance with standards, and addressing quality concerns. Candidates should have experience with CQC's inspection regimes and strong communication skills. An attractive benefits package and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and quality assurance in health care.
• Ability to influence and shape the development of services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee the approach to quality across all services.
• Ensure in-house services operate in line with quality strategy.
• Develop relationships with CQC and other strategic bodies.

Skills

Experience and knowledge of CQC’s inspection regimes

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Agile and able to adapt quickly

Resilient with strong communication skills

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Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11 September 2025

In this varied role, you’ll join our Senior Management Team as a Governance and Quality Lead, shaping and overseeing the approach to quality across all residential, nursing services and day services within HCC Adults’ Health & Care. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that everyone in receipt of our services, experiences the best possible standards of care and support.

What you'll do:

• Influence and shape the development of high-quality services.
• Ensure in-house services operate in line with the overall quality strategy for the directorate.
• Ensure robust processes are in place to address quality concerns and develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Review and enhance systems for monitoring and responding to quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with CQC, other strategic bodies and national organisations.
• Use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice on best practice standards, quality assurance frameworks, remediation processes and CQC enforcement.

What we're looking for:

• Experience and knowledge of CQC’s inspection regimes.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Agile and able to adapt quickly in response to changing needs.
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure, whilst balancing conflicting demands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences.
• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Quality Assurance Manager, Governance Manager, Governance and Risk Lead, Quality Improvement Lead, Quality and Standards Manager, Regulatory Compliance Lead, Governance and Assurance Manager, Clinical Governance Lead, Service Improvement and Governance Lead, Health and Care Quality Lead.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma Ware, Assistant Head Care Services on [e-mail]

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Government Administration and Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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