Head of Compliance & Quality Assurance
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
We’re looking for a Head of Compliance & Quality Assurance to lead commercial, contractual, quality and health & safety compliance across a major healthcare contract at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Reporting to the Contract Director, you’ll set standards, manage risk and drive continuous improvement within a complex, regulated environment.
Leading a team of 1 Manager and 6 Officers, you’ll oversee audit and monitoring activity, ensure robust compliance with SLAs, KPIs and regulatory requirements, and work closely with operations to improve quality, performance and efficiency. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, support contractual governance and play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop the Quality Control Manager and Officers, embedding a strong culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement.
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Own all quality, health & safety and monitoring activity, ensuring full commercial, contractual and regulatory compliance.
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Provide expert compliance and risk advice, supporting stakeholders with contractual interpretation, SLAs, KPIs and performance frameworks.
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Oversee auditing, monitoring and reporting, including management information, variance analysis and corrective actions.
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Develop and maintain the Quality Plan and monitoring systems to evidence compliance and drive improved outcomes.
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Manage quality, operational and commercial risks, supporting governance, claims management and dispute resolution as required.
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Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting patient experience improvement and service integrity.
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Drive innovation and continuous improvement through benchmarking, service trials and action‑led improvement plans.
About You
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Significant experience in a senior compliance, quality or audit role within a complex or regulated organisation.
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Strong commercial and contractual expertise, including SLAs, KPIs, payment mechanisms and performance frameworks.
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Proven ability to drive quality improvement and deliver compliance‑related initiatives.
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Experience working in healthcare, hospital or highly regulated environments.
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Sound knowledge of ISO standards, quality management systems and auditing (e.g. LRQA or equivalent).
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Confident leader with experience managing and developing teams and senior stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of risk, governance, GDPR and contractual/legal principles.
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Excellent communication, influencing and analytical skills, with high personal integrity.
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Highly organised, self‑motivated and adaptable, with strong IT and reporting capability.
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Enhanced DBS clearance.
Desirable:
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Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)
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Experience leading service innovations, trials or multi‑site contracts
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Additional quality qualifications (e.g. ISO Lead Auditor)
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
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Contributory pension scheme
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Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
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Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
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Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
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Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
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Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
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Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
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Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
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You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
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