Deputy Director of Quality Improvement and Safety

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director to lead and manage our consultancy operations working collaboratively with two Deputy Director colleagues.This pivotal role supports the Director in overseeing strategic advisory projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, and driving business growth.The Deputy Director will play a key role in client engagement, team leadership, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of consultancy assignments with a specific focus on quality improvement and safety.You will expand your skill-set, experience a range of different opportunities supporting organisations and make a big difference to staff, patients and their families.RoleThis is a high-impact senior leadership role at Aqua, and as lead for quality improvement and safety designed to shape the future of improvement and safety across health and care systems including: Driving measurable, lasting change across people, quality, and safety outcomes for Aqua customers. Leading and empowering the internal team to deliver an ambitious portfolio of work while continuously elevating internal capabilities, knowledge, and performance. responsive to evolving national priorities and customer needs. Blending high-level management with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional development and improvement services and thrive within the unique context of a commercially driven NHS organisation. Drive commercial growth by leveraging the excellence of your team’s work to unlock new income streams and deepen relationships with existing customers. Being a trusted face within Aqua, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to our customers—ensuring that every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and quality improvement.Aqua (Advancing Quality Alliance) is an NHS quality improvement organisation working with the NHS, care providers and local authorities to identify, refine and embed sustainable strategies for high-quality care and regulatory excellence.Established in 2010, we operate as a membership and consultancy organisation providing quality improvement expertise, specialist learning and development across the UK.We develop tailored, efficient solutions across 3 areas, informed by data and co-designed with service users to deliver maximum impact.Improvement, Productivity, Innovation and LearningGovernance, Regulatory Support and Well-LedLeadership and Organisational DevelopmentAt Aqua we seek to ensure we reflect the world in which we live in through understanding and supporting equality and diversity in all that we do. Our values of excellence, respect, integrity and collaboration are at the heart of our work in support of our staff and members.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cameron Ward Job title: Director of Business Development and Improvement Email address: cameron.ward@aqua.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07917 551885If you have any questions or require more information please contact Cameron Ward by email at cameron.ward@aqua.nhs.uk, or on mobile 07917 551885