Interim Audit & Quality Project Lead Job North Tyneside area,England UK,Quality Assurance

Interim Audit & Quality Project Lead

Location: Hybrid / Head Office (North Tyneside)

Contract: Fixed Term – 6 to 9 Months (Flexible)

Days: 2–3 Days per Week (Consultancy Basis – Negotiable)

Rate: Competitive Day Rate

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver a risk-based internal audit programme

Undertake audits across care, housing, HR/people and operational controls

Produce concise reports with clear, actionable recommendations

Establish processes for tracking actions and improvements

Compliance Assurance and Baseline

Map regulatory requirements (CQC, RSH) and internal processes

Identify gaps, risks and duplication

Provide an initial assurance position to the Executive Team

Tools and Audit Infrastructure

Develop practical audit templates, reporting formats and tools

Support use of digital compliance systems within audit activity

Process and Efficiency Review

Review SOPs, quality processes, incidents and documentation

Identify opportunities to improve consistency, reduce duplication and strengthen controls

Future Framework Development (Secondary Phase)

Support development of a longer-term Quality Assurance & Internal Audit Framework

Establish audit schedules, reporting structures and compliance oversight

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Work with service managers and operational teams to deliver audits

Provide clear updates and insights to the Executive Team

Key Deliverables

Delivery of the internal audit programme and priority audits

Clear audit reports with actionable recommendations

Baseline position on compliance and assurance

Practical tools and frameworks to support ongoing improvement

Requirements

Essential:

Experience in internal audit, quality assurance or compliance within relevant sectors

Strong knowledge of CQC and RSH standards

Proven audit delivery experience

Strong analytical and communication skills

Desirable:

Experience with recognised quality standards (e.g. ISO
9001, CHAS)

Experience developing audit or quality frameworks

Knowledge of the voluntary or community sector

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