Company: Care Quality Commission
Location:
Posted: May 13th, 2026
Grade A:55,172(National Framework) or 61,028(London Framework if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25).For exceptionalcandidatesa higher salary may be available.There is also anadditionalhomeworking allowance of600per annum for those working from home.
Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week. Talk tous about compressed hoursor flexible working.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location:Home-based
Closing Date:Wednesday 27 May2026at 11.59pm
Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. Ifyourelooking for a new role inTechnologythat gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, thenyouvefound it! As anApplications Development Manager,youlllead the creation of secure, reliable, and innovative applications that help us improve health and care for everyone.
Picture this
Imagine shaping solutions that make a real difference to how health and care services are delivered.Youllbe part of a team that turns ideas into impactful digital services.
The role
Youllplay an important part in delivering our mission. In this role,youll:
Show us
We will be looking for specific skills,knowledgeand experience in your application form:
Compliance
To progress your application, youll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you wont be eligible for therole.We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Next steps
If you apply, youll need to create a profile and complete an online application form.Your application will be completely anonymous.Please see ourinformation for applicantsfor more details on the process.We contact every applicantto let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in theJob Description
Ifyoudlike to have aninformalchatabout theroleyou can contactShuaib Butt,Deputy Director of Engineering;Shuaib.Butt@cqc.org.uk.For general enquiries,please emailrecruitment@cqc.org.uk.
The Benefits
Weoffer a wide range ofbenefits, including:
Please see ourbenefitspage for the full list.
Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether theyre a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds).If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply.Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process,well work with you to remove any barriers. Visit ouraccessibility pagefor more on this. If youd like to chat, please contactrecruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace wherefairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See ourED&I pagefor more about this.
We welcomeapplications fromeveryone,and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:
Values and vision
We are guided by ourcore values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence being a high-performing organisation.
Caring treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity doing the right thing.
Teamwork learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.
A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind: