Quality Compliance and Governance Manager
CV-LibraryRomford, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 15 October 2026
Apply Now1four1 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a lovely Care Home group for an experienced Clinical Quality & Compliance Director to lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance and clinical governance across multiple care homes.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified Registered Nurse with strong clinical and compliance experience who can drive continuous improvement, maintain high CQC standards and support care homes in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead CQC compliance, regulatory relationships and registration processes.
* Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, serious incidents and complaints.
* Drive quality improvement initiatives and support homes to achieve and maintain strong CQC ratings.
* Lead audits, inspections, investigations and root-cause analysis.
* Develop compliance policies, governance frameworks and risk registers.
* Analyse quality data and prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board.
* Lead clinical standards, competency frameworks and professional development for Registered Nurses.
* Conduct monthly performance and KPI reviews with Home Managers.
* Manage and develop the compliance team.
* Build relationships with regulators, commissioners and external clinical partners.
* Travel across homes and provide leadership support when required.
What We’re Looking For
* Current, unrestricted NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
* Significant senior-level clinical leadership experience within adult social care or nursing homes.
* Experience in quality, compliance and clinical governance, ideally across multiple sites.
* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
* Experience leading investigations, audits and quality improvement programmes.
* Excellent leadership, communication, report-writing and analytical skills.
* Confidence working with regulators, senior managers and external stakeholders.
* Ability to travel between services and work flexibly.
Desirable: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification, plus experience supporting acquisitions or new CQC registrations.
What’s on Offer?
* A supportive working environment.
* A senior leadership role with the opportunity to make a significant impact.
* Training and professional development.
* Strong leadership support.
📩 Interested in this opportunity?
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and improving care standards across multiple services, we would love to hear from you
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified Registered Nurse with strong clinical and compliance experience who can drive continuous improvement, maintain high CQC standards and support care homes in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead CQC compliance, regulatory relationships and registration processes.
* Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, serious incidents and complaints.
* Drive quality improvement initiatives and support homes to achieve and maintain strong CQC ratings.
* Lead audits, inspections, investigations and root-cause analysis.
* Develop compliance policies, governance frameworks and risk registers.
* Analyse quality data and prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board.
* Lead clinical standards, competency frameworks and professional development for Registered Nurses.
* Conduct monthly performance and KPI reviews with Home Managers.
* Manage and develop the compliance team.
* Build relationships with regulators, commissioners and external clinical partners.
* Travel across homes and provide leadership support when required.
What We’re Looking For
* Current, unrestricted NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
* Significant senior-level clinical leadership experience within adult social care or nursing homes.
* Experience in quality, compliance and clinical governance, ideally across multiple sites.
* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
* Experience leading investigations, audits and quality improvement programmes.
* Excellent leadership, communication, report-writing and analytical skills.
* Confidence working with regulators, senior managers and external stakeholders.
* Ability to travel between services and work flexibly.
Desirable: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification, plus experience supporting acquisitions or new CQC registrations.
What’s on Offer?
* A supportive working environment.
* A senior leadership role with the opportunity to make a significant impact.
* Training and professional development.
* Strong leadership support.
📩 Interested in this opportunity?
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and improving care standards across multiple services, we would love to hear from you