Director of Primary Care & Community Services x 2, CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

Director of Primary Care & Community Services (x2) – Care Quality Commission

Join the Director of Primary Care & Community Services x 2 role at the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This leadership position combines strategy and high‑quality operational delivery in Primary Care & Community Services.

Location : Home‑based, with travel across the region and to meetings required. Contract : Up to 18 months. Salary : Executive 2 – £95,000–£113,625 per annum. Closing date : Monday 10 November 2025 at 11.59pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery and regulatory activity across the Directorate.
• Accountable for achieving key performance targets and delivering in the CQC Way – putting people who use services at the heart of everything.
• Lead high‑performing teams to deliver significant operational priorities in Primary Care.
• Collaborate with General Practice, develop innovative solutions with cross‑sector partners, ensuring safe and effective care.
• Lead a national or regional review of access to Primary Care using data and insights (including lived experience) to shape future regulation and improve service delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership across regulatory and operational activity, driving performance and sector improvement.
• Identify and respond to emerging risks and trends, shaping national policy and practice.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across health and social care.
• Support the development of sector expertise and consistency across regulatory teams.

Required Experience & Skills

How to Apply

Create a profile and complete an online application form, uploading your CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, explain why you are suitable for the role and highlight your knowledge and experience in regulation and improvement within the primary and community care sector. Address how you would contribute to achieving our strategic priorities.

Compliance & Eligibility

Second‑term / fixed‑term opportunity – you must discuss your application with your line manager before applying. Evidence of your right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available. A satisfactory DBS check may also be required.

Next Steps

After applying, you will receive a notification. We will contact every applicant. For more details on the application process, see our information for applicants.

Benefits

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We aim to support candidates with necessary adjustments and promote fairness, respect and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.

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