Head Of Quality

Leaders In Care Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation is seeking a Head of Quality to lead strategic initiatives in quality, compliance, and governance. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance with regulatory standards and fostering continuous improvement in a remote-first environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background in healthcare or a regulated sector, with the skills to manage incidents and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Benefits

Flexible, primarily remote working

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in quality, governance or compliance function.
• Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory standards such as CQC.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to embed quality, compliance, and governance.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary Quality & Governance Team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

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.