Interim Internal Audit & Quality Project Lead

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6-Month FTC

Hours:

2-3 Days per Week (Consultancy / Hybrid) Reporting To:
Group Chief Finance and Operating Officer

The Role An established non-profit organisation supporting older people seeks an independent Consultant / Interim Lead to design and deliver a crucial internal audit programme. You will execute risk-based audits across care/housing compliance, HR, and operational controls to provide immediate assurance, before supporting the design of a long-term Quality Assurance Framework.

Key Responsibilities Audit Delivery:
Undertake risk-based audits across care/housing compliance (CQC & RSH domains), HR, and governance. Compliance Assurance:
Map regulatory requirements against SOPs, identify gaps, and brief the Executive Team. Reporting:
Produce concise audit reports with risk ratings and practical, prioritised recommendations.

Infrastructure: Develop simple audit templates and support the use of the digital CQC compliance system. Future Framework:
Help design a sustainable, rolling Quality Assurance & Internal Audit Framework. Requirements Sector

Experience:

Internal audit, QA, or compliance experience within health, social care, housing, or the third sector . Regulations:
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of CQC and RSH standards . Execution:
Proven track record of independently delivering audits and actionable reports. Approach:
Hands-on, delivery-focused, with excellent stakeholder management skills. Desirable:
Familiarity with quality marks (ISO
9001, CHAS), digital compliance platforms, or older people's services.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief summary of your relevant sector experience to apply - Any questions email or call and ask for Usman on (option 2 on switchboard) Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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