Planning & Assurance Support Officer
Employer: Care Quality Commission
Location: Home or office based, flexible location. Hybrid working (working 2 days a week from home). CQC’s offices are in London, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham and Bristol
Temporary: Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity until 31 January 2027.
Working hours: Full-time 37 hours per week. Talk to us about compressed hours.
Salary: £32,471 (National) or £38,143 (London – for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. For part time roles – please note this will be pro rata.
Closing date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11.59pm
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Every role at CQC helps us protect people who use health and care services. If you're looking for a role in Engagement that gives real meaning and purpose, this is it. As a Planning & Assurance Support Officer, you’ll help the Engagement Deputy Directors deliver important programmes and projects. Your work will help us stay on track with our goals, manage risks, and make sure we use our resources wisely.
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In the last 12 months, you could have:Led a project to improve how we track risks across the directorate, helping teams spot problems early and fix them quickly.
Created a new way to report performance across different teams, making it easier for senior leaders to see what’s working and what needs attention.
Supported a management assurance review leading to a new assurance framework designed specifically for our team, helping us lead our work and align to the organisation.
You’ll Play a Key Role in the Organisation By
Supporting teams to plan and report on their work, making sure everything lines up with our team and organisational goals.
Helping manage budgets, spotting issues and suggesting ways to save money.
Leading the Directorate Support Team and making sure support services run smoothly.
Preparing reports, presentations, and papers for senior meetings.
Keeping track of risks and making sure we follow rules and standards.
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We’re looking for:
Experience using data to support decisions – for example, presenting financial or workforce data to help plan better.
Experience leading or supporting teams – showing how you’ve helped others deliver their work.
Experience working with different people – such as senior managers or external partners, to solve problems or improve services.
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Note for internal candidates:
This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying.To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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