We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Care and Quality to join a well-established care home group. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a clinically credible professional to shape care standards, drive regulatory excellence, and lead quality improvement across a portfolio of nursing homes in the Southeast and East of England.Salary: 85,000 per annum + performance bonus + 5K car allowance Location: Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire (multi-site)Type: PermanentProvide strategic leadership for care and quality across a group of nursing homes, setting the vision for outstanding person-centred careEnsure full compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements, including CQC standards and inspection frameworksLead on quality assurance, including audit programmes, governance processes, and continuous improvement plansSupport, coach, and develop General Managers and clinical leaders to achieve and sustain high performanceOversee safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance across all servicesDrive measurable improvements in resident outcomes, experience, and satisfactionMonitor performance data and implement robust action plans where standards require improvementLead on CQC inspections and maintain effective relationships with external regulators and commissionersPromote best practice in dementia care, end-of-life care, and complex nursing needsRequired Skills and ExperienceRegistered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC PIN - esse