Quality Manager | Elderly Nursing Homes
Oxfordshire
£60,000 + bonus + mileage and attractive benefits package
Full time
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a valued client in their recruitment for an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality and governance across a small, stable portfolio of elderly nursing homes in Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing care provider in a newly created leadership role, responsible for implementing and building robust quality assurance systems to support and facilitate the group's continued growth.
This role would suit an experienced quality and governance professional with a strong background in elderly care. You will be responsible for providing clinical oversight and governance leadership across the group, driving quality improvements, ensuring CQC compliance, and developing the systems and frameworks needed to support future growth, including new build projects and pre-CQC registration readiness.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in quality and governance within elderly care, with the confidence and capability to provide clinical oversight at a senior level. Candidates may currently be working as a Quality Manager, Head of Governance, Compliance Manager, or a senior clinical professional looking to step into a dedicated quality leadership role.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to implement and embed quality assurance processes, support Home Managers in maintaining high standards, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Experience with new build developments and pre-CQC readiness would be a distinct advantage, as would a background in supporting growing care businesses through periods of expansion.
The company is looking for the very best talent in the sector, professionals who are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality care while building the governance infrastructure to support a growing group.
Requirements
- Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) desirable; strong clinical background and confidence with clinical oversight essential.
- Proven experience in quality, governance, or compliance within elderly care.
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, inspection frameworks, and quality assurance systems.
- Experience implementing quality systems from the ground up and supporting organisational growth.
- Experience with new build projects and pre-CQC registration readiness is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and travel across the Oxfordshire portfolio as required.
Location
This role is based across a portfolio of homes in Oxfordshire and is commutable from: Oxford, Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Abingdon, Didcot, Chipping Norton, Swindon, Cheltenham, and surrounding areas.
Summary
My client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and clinical governance across their growing portfolio of elderly care homes in Oxfordshire. In return, they are offering a competitive salary of £60,000 alongside bonus potential, and an attractive benefits package including mileage, generous annual leave, and pension.
Recommendation
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Gavin Fox direct on 02392 313 040 / 07932 647 505. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected]
