[Hiring] CQC Company Secretary @Care Quality Commission

Role Description

This role involves being CQC’s most senior governance leader, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, and Executive Team to ensure robust governance, risk, and assurance arrangements.

• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Chair, bringing clarity, insight, and constructive challenge.
• Shape and uphold CQC’s governance framework, ensuring strong decision-making, clear delegation, and high standards of accountability.
• Lead the Board and committee governance cycle, ensuring the Chair, Board, and Executive Team receive high-quality information and assurance.
• Drive a refreshed approach to risk management and organisational assurance, strengthening resilience and credibility as a regulator.
• Provide oversight of internal audit, internal controls, statutory compliance, and ethical governance.
• Lead and inspire the Governance & Assurance Directorate, building an inclusive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in governance, assurance, or company secretariat roles within a large, complex, or high-profile environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks for public bodies or Arm’s Length Bodies.
• A proven track record of leading Board and committee governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience influencing at the highest levels and building trusted relationships across government and partner organisations.
• Inclusive, empowering leadership that fosters trust, high performance, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing, and more!