Director of Quality

Base location negotiable, with travel across Avalon Localities expected

Salary: £75,000 per annum

Avalon Group is an award-winning social care charity dedicated to enabling people to live fulfilling lives, however they choose. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Quality to lead our quality and compliance agenda and drive exceptional outcomes across our services.

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership position, combining strategic oversight with operational impact. You will design and deliver our Quality and Compliance Strategy, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring our services consistently meet — and exceed — regulatory and internal standards.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee quality assurance frameworks, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure learning from incidents and feedback informs meaningful change.

This is an opportunity to shape quality at an organisational level and influence positive change for the people we support.

About You

Most importantly, you will share our values and commitment to person-centred care.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in quality within health or social care
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of CQC standards and quality management systems
• A track record of translating strategy into measurable improvement
• The credibility and confidence to influence at senior level

If you are a motivated and experienced Quality professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Flexibility

• Up to 30 days’ annual leave
• Health cash plan
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to our employee discounts scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for agile and flexible working

The base location for this role is negotiable; however, flexibility is required to meet business needs, including travel to our local offices. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

For more information please contact Emma Williams, Chief Executive Officer on 01423 652666.

To view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy and to apply please head to our website: www.avalongroup.org.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date: Friday 8 May 2026 at 12 noon

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

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