Head of Professionals Regulation

Head of Professionals Regulation (Adjudication and Associates)- 15 month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic individual to lead our Adjudication and Associates team to ensure our hearings function runs smoothly whilst supporting our strategic vision for regulatory excellence.

Closing date:10 September 2024 (11.59pm)

Interview dates:TBA

Salary:£74,503 - £90,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits

Location:Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach) This a hybrid role with an expectation that you will be working from the Canary Wharf office at least one day per week, and as and when required for in-person hearings or meetings.

Hours:Between 28 - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

The Role

As part of the Enforcement portfolio’s senior leadership team, the Head of Professional Regulation will lead a high performing team to meet key strategic objectives and ensure the successful delivery of our regulatory remit. You will be at the forefront of ensuring public safety and shaping our regulatory services, all while championing innovation, service improvement and inclusivity.

This role is subject toa basic Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead with expertise:Provide strategic direction and expert advice on all adjudication-related matters to the Executive and GPhC Council, deputising for the Chief Enforcement Officer where required.

• Manage a high-performing team:Lead a cohesive and motivated team committed to delivering exceptional hearings and regulatory services, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and service excellence.

• Drive operational success:Oversee quality, timeliness, and cost objectives for our adjudication functions while ensuring data accuracy and proactive performance monitoring.

• Collaborate for impact: Forge strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and actively contribute to, and take responsibility for, strategic planning and formulation of policies as part of the Enforcement senior leadership team.

• Ensure robust governance:Support the Chair of the Appointments and Assurance Committee with key tasks, from recruitment and development to performance management of our statutory committee members.

• Have ademonstrable andunwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment,good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits packagethat includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)) with the option to buy an additional five days.

• A choice between two pension providers: NHS England pension scheme or Standard Life.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Career breaks and sabbaticals.

• Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loanand many more.

About the GPhC

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.

Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

Applying for this role

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, pleasecomplete our application form,including thesupporting statementsection explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy.

Please note thatapplications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.

As part of your application for this role,please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section.This is optionaland you don't have to complete it; however, it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and isstrictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.