- Salary
- £56 – £61
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Service Manager - Quality Assurance
South West local authority
12-week contract – immediate start
£56–£61 per hour
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working (2/3 days on-site)
£56–£61 per hour
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working (2/3 days on-site)
CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place week commencing 8th June 2026.
Are you ready to step into a Service Manager - Quality Assurance role where you will directly influence the quality and impact of children’s social care? You will take ownership of a critical function, leading on quality assurance activity, shaping practice improvements, and playing a key role in inspection readiness. This is your opportunity to make a visible difference, quickly.
As a Service Manager - Quality Assurance, you will lead on audits, drive learning into practice, and ensure the service is consistently improving and inspection-ready. You will be central to strengthening standards and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement.
Your role as Service Manager - Quality Assurance:
- Lead monthly practice audits and thematic reviews to drive insight
- Identify key learning and ensure it is embedded into frontline practice
- Facilitate learning forums to “close the loop” on improvements
- Support Ofsted preparation and monitor visit readiness
- Drive practice improvement initiatives across the wider QA service
Your previous experience as Service Manager - Quality Assurance:
- Strong background in children’s social care quality assurance
- Proven experience leading audit frameworks and improvement plans
- Confidence in Ofsted preparation and inspection support
- Ability to translate learning into tangible practice improvements
- Experience working at a senior level within a local authority setting
This Service Manager - Quality Assurance role offers the chance to step into a fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued from day one. With an immediate start and strong day rate, this contract won’t be around for long.
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who could be a great fit for this Service Manager - Quality Assurance role, please get in touch today or apply now.
We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so do reach out.
Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.
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