Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to work within the GMC as a Policy Manager, contributing to major public policy issues and influencing the future of medical regulation.

You will need to be comfortable working with senior people and key stakeholders in an environment where there are often no ‘off the shelf’ answers. You will require enthusiasm, flexibility and initiative, and the ability to work well with others. The work is interesting, varied and fast-paced.

Experience in policy development is essential and knowledge of current healthcare policy issues would be advantageous. But more importantly, we expect a commitment to the values of an organisation that is focused on good, safe patient care across the UK.

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. 

All the vacancies will be based either in London or Manchester. For more details about the roles, please see attached role information document.

 x1 Policy Manager – Fitness to Practise Policy (Permanent)

x1 Policy Manager – Fitness to Practise Policy (18 month Fixed term)

x1 Policy Manager – Standards (Permanent)

x1 Policy Manager – Education (24 month Fixed Term)

x1 Policy Manager – Corporate Review Team (Fixed term – until end of 2027). 

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. Please note, applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

We will assess applications for all four roles against the criteria and will look to allocate positions on the basis of skills, experience and personal interest. Candidates are welcome to express a preference for a particular role which will be considered but not guaranteed.

If further vacancies arise within the next six months, appointable candidates will go into a pool and may be considered for these vacancies.

Virtual event

We’re holding a Policy Manager recruitment information drop-in session on Wednesday 22 January 2025 during lunch time starting at 12pm for up to an hour, virtually via MS teams. Join us for more insights on our Policy Manager roles, advice on how to apply, meet some of the team and learn more about the role and what we’re looking for. If you’re interested in attending, please fill in your details following this link - Virtual drop-in session

GMC Benefits – Why work for us

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors 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
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please click here. 

Diversity and inclusive

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.

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