Building an Organisational Chart That Works for CQC and Tenders
Your organisational chart is more than a visual aid — it’s a governance tool. It shows how your service is led, who’s responsible for what, and whether your structure supports safe and effective care.
🧠 Why Organisational Charts Matter
Commissioners and CQC aren’t just looking for job titles. They’re assessing:
- Whether lines of accountability are clear
- Whether leadership is sufficiently resourced
- Whether roles cover all necessary functions (compliance, safeguarding, quality)
It’s a way to check whether you’re truly well-led — on paper and in practice.
📊 What a Strong Org Chart Includes
- Clear reporting lines from frontline staff to directors
- Named roles or job functions (rather than ‘TBC’ or generic boxes)
- Who oversees key areas like quality, safeguarding, finance, HR
- How part-time or outsourced roles are integrated into your structure
A good org chart also supports your claims in tenders — for example, that you have a dedicated quality lead, or that safeguarding is overseen by someone senior.
🛠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Too vague — e.g., 'Manager' listed without role clarity
- Too complex — unreadable diagrams with criss-crossing lines
- Too generic — missing the specific setup of your service
It doesn’t need to be fancy — just functional, accurate, and matched to your narrative elsewhere.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)