Deputy Director – Turnaround

Position Overview

The Care Quality Commission is seeking an experienced leader for a secondment opportunity as Deputy Director – Turnaround. This full-time, 12-month position is pivotal to achieving the organisation’s improvement and recovery goals. While homebased, this role requires travel as needed to oversee and deliver high-impact interventions in priority areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearhead significant organisational renewal initiatives, working collaboratively across departments to focus on and deliver top-priority improvements.
• Partner with directors and senior leaders to develop and execute actionable improvement plans, while actively managing risks and ensuring measurable progress.
• Design, implement, and oversee practical and impactful turnaround plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and sustainable organisational change.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to encourage robust governance, clear reporting, and accountability, instilling confidence at executive levels.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks and dependencies; escalate unresolved issues where necessary.
• Deliver comprehensive updates and analysis for the Executive Team, Board, and governance bodies, reporting on progress and risk areas.
• Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and performance-driven outcomes throughout the organisation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership in driving complex change, recovery, or improvement initiatives in large, multifaceted organisations.
• Exceptional influence and relationship management skills, including the ability to work with and secure buy-in from senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in establishing sophisticated governance, performance management, and risk assurance frameworks.
• Expertise in designing and executing organisational improvement interventions and managing ambiguity in a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with experience preparing high-quality reports for senior audiences.

Compliance and Application Information

• This opportunity is restricted to internal candidates. Those applying must discuss their interest with their line manager in accordance with internal policy.
• Candidates must provide valid evidence of the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
• Certain posts may require a satisfactory DBS check.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Annual salary: £75,183 (Grade E3).
• Full-time, 37 hours per week.
• Annual leave beginning at 27 days, increasing with years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to the NHS pension scheme (approximate 14% employer contribution).
• Extensive development, wellbeing, and reward schemes, including gym discounts, Blue Light card eligibility, and car leasing options.

Commitment to Diversity and Equity

The organisation values diversity, fairness, and an inclusive workplace. Support is offered to candidates from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments are made for applicants requiring assistance at any recruitment stage. Staff can participate in various networks supporting age, gender identity, orientation, religion, ethnicity, and disability.

Values

• Excellence – striving for high organisational performance.
• Caring – respecting everyone’s dignity.
• Integrity – acting ethically and transparently.
• Teamwork – collaborating and learning from one another.

Additional Information

• Secondment for up to 12 months.
• Job applications must be submitted through the internal recruitment system and must include a detailed CV and a supporting statement (up to 750 words) addressing suitability and strengths relevant to the role.
• For queries or requests for adjustments, candidates should contact the recruitment team.
• The selection process may include an MS Teams interview.