Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to make sure that our work is planned, monitored and delivered to a high quality. You will develop a detailed understanding of what the many functions of the GMC do and how these deliver on our statutory functions, and Corporate Strategy. Working within a small and friendly team, you will:

• play a key role in prioritisation of activities to make sure the right activities are taken forward, at the right time.
• advise on best practice and consistency of project and portfolio management.
• contribute to business planning.

This role allows a unique ‘birds eye’ view across the wider organisation, and the new approaches and ways of working that you champion will lead to lasting, positive changes.

We’ll expect you to have a track record in a relevant project, programme or portfolio management role. You’ll demonstrate a host of appropriate skills and knowledge - from running stage gate reviews, to developing business cases. Crucially, you’ll need the intellectual and analytical skills to understand complex issues around medical regulation – ‘joining the dots’ - and the strategic and creative flair necessary to identify risks and generate practical solutions. Excellent communication and relationship building skills will be at the heart of your success.

About the GMC
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.

This is a hybrid role between home working and office working, you’ll work 1 day minimum a week in the office. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary.
We are happy to support a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

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

GMC benefits                                                                                                                                       

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
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

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How to apply for the role

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, provide examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted. Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.

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