Head of Care Quality, Compliance and Governance

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Care Quality, Compliance and Governance to join an ambitious and growing luxury care provider.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the quality, governance and clinical excellence strategy across a portfolio of premium care homes, ensuring every service delivers exceptional resident experiences whilst achieving the highest regulatory standards.

Working closely with the Executive Team, you will provide strategic leadership across quality assurance, governance, clinical practice and regulatory compliance, creating scalable frameworks that support Outstanding-rated services and the organisation’s vision of creating a world where everyone feels special.

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Position: Head of Care Quality, Compliance and Governance

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

Setting: Luxury Residential, Nursing & Dementia Care

Location: Remote with regular travel across Essex

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Lead the organisation’s quality, compliance and governance strategy.
• Develop robust governance frameworks supporting Outstanding care.
• Oversee audits, inspections and continuous quality improvement.
• Provide expert guidance on safeguarding and regulatory matters.
• Support Home Managers through operational and clinical challenges.
• Lead clinical governance, competency and development programmes.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Registered Nurse with unrestricted NMC PIN or equivalent governance experience.
• Senior leadership experience within adult social care.
• Proven success supporting Outstanding CQC inspection outcomes.
• Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and clinical risk.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.

Why join this organisation?
This is far more than a compliance role.

You’ll join an organisation with ambitious growth plans, committed to redefining later life care through exceptional environments, outstanding leadership and genuinely person-centred care. Every decision is driven by the belief that residents, families and colleagues should all feel valued, respected and supported.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence quality standards across an expanding portfolio of luxury care homes, helping to create consistent governance frameworks whilst supporting services through growth, mobilisation and continuous improvement.

Working alongside a highly visible Executive Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, ensuring every home delivers safe, effective and compassionate care whilst striving for Outstanding regulatory outcomes.

What benefits are on offer?

• Flexible remote working.
• Opportunity to shape a growing organisation.
• Supportive Executive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and values-led culture.
• Mileage and business travel expenses.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from application through to onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK.
• Dedicated consultants focused on your long-term career.
• Continued support after placement to ensure your ongoing success.

Interested? Simply apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and play a key role in driving quality, governance and clinical excellence across a growing luxury care provider.