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Head Of Quality

Preston, Greater London
1 month ago
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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

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