Assistant Director- Inspection Support - C1

Job description

Job description The Operations and Delivery Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the operational systems that underpin HMIE’s inspection activity. This includes oversight of inspection planning, resource deployment, and inspection administration. The postholder ensures that HMIE’s inspection programme is delivered efficiently, consistently, and in line with organisational priorities and capacity. Working across HMIE business operations and inspection teams, the postholder provides professional leadership in planning cycles, operational coordination, and delivery processes. They ensure that inspection deployment is well structured, risks are managed, and operational activity supports high quality delivery. The role also contributes to wider organisational planning, governance reporting, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Inspection Planning & Scheduling: - Lead the annual and in year inspection planning cycle, ensuring effective scheduling across all inspection types. - Align plans with organisational capacity, strategic priorities, and operational requirements. - Maintain oversight of changes, risks, and interdependencies affecting the inspection programme. R...