Strategic Quality, Governance & Compliance Lead

Kent Autistic Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kent Autistic Trust seeks a Quality, Compliance & Governance Manager to work with the CEO, Senior Management Team and leaders to ensure robust governance and continuous improvement. You will transform evidence into actionable improvements across the organisation.

You will navigate regulatory changes, support innovation and ensure governance enables excellence. Join a team passionate about outstanding services for autistic people and those with learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience within learning disability and autism services.
• Strong understanding of regulated health and social care environments.
• Experience coordinating complex workstreams and producing high-quality reports.
• Awareness of CQC requirements and safeguarding, health and safety governance.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality reports, governance papers, and action tracking for the CEO and board.
• Coordinate assurance processes, compliance records, and evidence.
• Monitor CQC, safeguarding, and contract compliance developments.
• Translate new requirements into clear processes and guidance.
• Develop dashboards and governance packs to support decision-making.
• Work across services to connect governance with frontline practice.
• Support organisational projects, quality improvement initiatives and bids.

Skills

Governance

Quality assurance

Data handling

Microsoft 365

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Issue escalation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Digital systems

Job description

The Kent Autistic Trust seeks a Quality, Compliance & Governance Manager to work with the CEO, Senior Management Team and leaders to ensure robust governance and continuous improvement. You will transform evidence into actionable improvements across the organisation.

You will navigate regulatory changes, support innovation and ensure governance enables excellence. Join a team passionate about outstanding services for autistic people and those with learning disabilities.