National Head of Quality & Governance – Learning Disabilities

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Quality for its Specialist Learning Disabilities Division. This national hybrid role involves leading quality governance and ensuring compliance across services for adults with complex needs. The candidate should have significant experience in adult social care leadership, particularly in learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include strategic leadership and improving care quality through data insights. Perks include generous leave, training opportunities, and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holiday)

Your birthday off

Life insurance cover

Cycle2work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid for specialist training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in quality, compliance, or governance.
• Experience leading audits, inspections, and improvement programmes.
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for quality and compliance across services.
• Develop a robust quality assurance and improvement framework.
• Lead safeguarding, audits, and regulatory responses.

Skills

Leadership experience in quality, compliance, or governance

Knowledge of CQC regulations

Experience with learning disabilities and autism

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Professional qualification in Health & Social Care or related field

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Quality for its Specialist Learning Disabilities Division. This national hybrid role involves leading quality governance and ensuring compliance across services for adults with complex needs. The candidate should have significant experience in adult social care leadership, particularly in learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include strategic leadership and improving care quality through data insights. Perks include generous leave, training opportunities, and an employee assistance program.