GMC Services International Limited

Chair of the Independent Board of GMC Services International Limited

Do you have a demonstrable record of achievement in a leadership role in the private or charitable sector? The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of GMC Services International Ltd. We are looking for candidates with a knowledge of trading subsidiaries and understanding and experience of international consultancy, including startups and building business, preferably within the field of healthcare.

GMC Services International (GMCSI) has delivered services across the UK and the rest of the world to improve patient safety since 2017. From medical training in the UK, to the review of overseas regulatory frameworks, we provide unparalleled knowledge and expertise. GMCSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Medical Council (GMC), a world leading professional healthcare regulator. GMCSI provides services based on the regulatory expertise of the GMC and that represent its core organisational values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, fairness, and transparency.

The Board meets in London four times a year, although additional meetings may be arranged at the discretion of the Chair. Fees and expenses will be paid for attending meetings.

Your broad business acumen will have been gained in an executive or non-executive role, ideally with an understanding of trading subsidiaries of a charity and/or regulator. You will have the ability to think and act strategically, influence others and consider the bigger picture as well as the detail. Your expertise will be vital for ensuring that the company remains focused on its mission, objectives and strategy and that performance is on track.

Closing date: Monday, 24 February 2025 at 11:59pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place in London on the morning of Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Please address how you meet the skills and competencies outlined in the Information for Applicants document as part of your Cover Letter. Please find further information on how to apply in the Information for Applicants document, alongside the available Guidance Notes for making the most of your application.

Further information about GMCSI can be found here: https://www.gmc-uk.org/about/what-we-do-and-why/consultancy-and-advisory-services