Head of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Governance and Policy.

United Response; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity is seeking a Head of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Governance and Policy. This role involves ensuring compliance with social care regulations and providing strategic guidance to maintain high standards across services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in regulatory compliance and a relevant professional qualification.

Benefits

25 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Fully paid training and access to qualifications

Pension and life assurance benefits

Free access to occupational health and counselling services

UR Stars Recognition Scheme

Discounts with over 3,500 retailers

Season ticket loans for commuting

Referral incentives for new hires

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body required.
• Experience as a subject matter expert on Social Care Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulators' requirements.
• Provide a framework of policies for legal operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Social Care Regulations

Education

Level 7 qualification in health and social care management

Nursing degree or equivalent clinical qualification

Job description

Head of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Governance and Policy

• Job Title: Head of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Governance and Policy
• Location: Remote with some travel
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Applicants must be based in England

United Response is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the role of Head of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Governance and Policy. This position is ideal for a subject matter expert (SME) with in-depth knowledge of social care regulations, passionate about driving quality, safety, and compliance across care services.

Key Purpose of the Role:

To ensure we meet regulators' requirements and operate at an outstanding rating across our regulated services. To provide a framework of policies that support the organisation to remain within the law and follow best practices.

What we need from you:

Qualifications

• Essential: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Risk Management, CQI, etc.)
• Desirable: Level 7 qualification in a relevant field such as health and social care management, risk and compliance, public administration, or healthcare law
• Desirable: Past or present registration with the NMC or relevant regulator and/or a nursing degree or equivalent clinical qualification

Experience

• Experience as an organisation's subject matter expert on Social Care Regulations, including CQC, CIW etc.
• Experience in providing authoritative guidance to registered managers and senior leaders to ensure high operational regulatory compliance

Benefits:

At United Response, we value and reward our team with:

• Annual Leave: 25 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
• Career Development: Fully paid training and access to recognised qualifications
• Financial Security: Pension and life assurance benefits, along with enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellness Support: Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling services, and 2 wellbeing days a year
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through our UR Stars Recognition Scheme
• Discounts: Savings with over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform
• Travel Support: Season ticket loans for commuting needs
• Referral Incentives: Rewards for referring friends to join our team

About Us:

United Response is a leading national charity dedicated to enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives. We promote independence, inclusivity, and equality, striving to break down barriers so everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.

Our core values—Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity—are central to our work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure a supportive recruitment process, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. For application assistance, email [e-mail].

This role requires a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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