We help to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. We support them in achieving (and exceeding) those standards, and take action when they’re not met. As the Head of the Office of the Chair and Chief Executive (OCCE) working in our Corporate Directorate in London, you’ll have a key role, reporting to the Assistant Director providing high level support to both our Chair and Chief Executive.

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our staff, and also the diversity of those we work with wherever we can and we would actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the role

It will be your job to oversee the processes and procedures delivered by the OCCE team. Day to day, you’ll be part of a small team liaising with colleagues across the organisation to inform the work of OCCE. You’ll provide high quality advice and professional support while providing effective and inclusive leadership to the team.

It will require an ability to manage complex and sensitive relationships, and to think and act strategically developing practical and creative solutions to strategic and operational problems. To do this you will have the capacity to analyse complex policy and operational issues, build rapport and influence with senior leaders, promote the GMC’s values and corporate strategy, and deal with the pressures that come at this level.

An inspirational leader, you have what it takes to influence and empower a diverse workforce. With impressive communication skills, an ability juggle multiple priorities and a flair for consulting with internal stakeholders, you’ll demonstrate a proven ability to build consensus and to ensure effective and efficient working across the organisation. Recent experience of succeeding in a similar role within a government, regulatory, political or similar environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role between home working and office working, you’ll work 2 days in the office in London a week on average, or more if you prefer. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary and during your induction.

The role is based in London as this is where the team is located where you will be required to be in the office, however you can contact recruitment@gmc-uk.org if would like to explore opportunities to work in one of our other offices, for example Manchester, and can commit to regular travel to London.

Benefits

In return, you’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly environment, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression. You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package to find out more please click here.

The GMC is happy to support a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

Application process

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description.

Please ensure you have anonymised your CV and covering letter before submitting your application. Please refer to the CV application form guidance.

The GMC has committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and supports the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750).