Head of Quality£70,000 - £75,000 | Remote with National TravelAre 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.