CQC & Ofsted leadership recruitment
The right leader changes everything.
Nurbridge helps CQC and Ofsted-regulated providers recruit retainer-based Registered Managers, Nominated Individuals and Responsible Individuals — leadership built to last.
Leadership roles are too important to leave to chance.
CQC & Ofsted experience
Candidates screened for the experience your regulator expects.
Specialist focus
Registered Managers, CQC Nominated Individuals and Ofsted Responsible Individuals.
Retainer commitment
A dedicated search means you get priority, not a CV pile.
5 reasons to choose a retainer over permanent employment
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Significant cost savings
Avoid the financial commitment of a full-time salary, employer National Insurance, pension contributions, holiday pay and other employment-related costs, where applicable.
Pay for the level of support you actually need
Not every care organisation requires a full-time RI, RM or NI. A retainer can provide an agreed level of professional involvement without paying for unnecessary full-time capacity.
Greater flexibility
Adapt the professional arrangement as your organisation grows, changes or develops. Avoid being tied into a permanent employment structure when your requirements may change.
Access to experienced professionals
Gain access to experienced industry professionals who may otherwise be financially out of reach for smaller organisations seeking a permanent senior appointment.
Reduced long-term employment commitments
Avoid the lengthy recruitment process, permanent salary commitments and some of the administrative obligations associated with employing additional senior management staff.
Why Nurbridge?
Five strongest reasons an organisation should use Nurbridge
Access to experienced professionals
Connect with a network of experienced RIs, RMs and NIs without having to start the recruitment process from scratch.
Carefully matched professionals
We consider the organisation's needs, service type, regulatory requirements, experience requirements and budget to find an appropriate match.
Save time and recruitment costs
Reduce the time, effort and expense involved in advertising, sourcing, interviewing and searching for suitable professionals.
Flexible professional arrangements
Find professionals through arrangements suited to the organisation's size, operational needs and level of required involvement.
An ongoing professional partnership
Nurbridge aims to build relationships beyond the initial introduction, providing a point of contact for future matching needs and professional continuity.
Questions providers ask us.
What does the one-off fee cover?+
It covers the whole retained search for one role: scoping the job, targeting the right people, screening and checks, shortlisting and interview scheduling. The level of support grows with the package — Intro starts at £999, and the Full Package at £1,750 adds a dedicated recruitment lead and onboarding support. Every package includes 90-day check-ins.
We need both a Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual. Is that cheaper?+
Yes. Recruit both roles with us and you get 50% off the combined package. If one person can cover both roles, we add 25% to the package total for the dual-role search instead.
How long does a search take?+
It depends on the role, the setting and where you are, so we agree realistic milestones with you on the scoping call rather than promising a fixed date. You get progress updates as the search runs, not silence until a CV lands.
What happens if the placement doesn't work out?+
Every package includes a free replacement guarantee (30 days on Intro and Mid, 60 days on the Full Package), plus 90-day check-ins so we spot trouble early rather than after the person has left.
Are you a Registered Manager, Nominated Individual or Responsible Individual yourself?+
Send us your details through the apply page. We welcome CQC Registered Managers and Nominated Individuals, and Ofsted Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals. We keep in touch with vetted professionals and call on them when a provider's requirement matches.
Tell us the role. We'll tell you the honest plan.
One short call covers the brief, the fee and the timeline — no obligation.