HR Officer
Fixed-term until end of 2026

Are you interested in a Human Resources role that will give you an exciting opportunity to join an organisation which really makes a difference?

Our People team ensure we have the right people with the right skills to help us achieve our objectives. As a key team member, you will be responsible for:

• Providing generalist HR advice to line managers across the organisation.
• Building relationships with managers across the GMC and working collaboratively with them on People matters.
• Supporting the wider people team on the delivery of Projects

Fully or part CIPD-qualified, you will have a proven track record in HR, responding to staffing issues and managing recruitment campaigns.

Your sound knowledge of best practice and employment legislation, together with your ability to establish relationships with people will ensure you provide a high-quality service. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your organised approach will mean you excel while meeting the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

This is a hybrid role with one day per week in the office, with additional in-office days as required. This is a full-time role (35 hours Monday to Friday). We will consider range of flexible working options. 

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application.

GMC Benefits – Why work for us

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate and take action if needed.

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

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 also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for 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)