via reed · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Interim Internal Audit & Quality Project Lead

Randstad Care
Newcastle Upon Tyne Contract GBP 104,000 – 104,260
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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 (ISO9001, 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.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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