About the team and what we do
The Transformation Delivery team at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) drives large-scale operational and cultural changes across the organisation. They oversee the delivery of major strategies, such as upgrading technology, improving case management and regulatory efficiency, and addressing internal cultural issues.
Application Deadline
29 May 2026
Department
Transformation Delivery
Employment Type
Fixed Term – Full Time
Location
London or Edinburgh
Your role and impact
As Programme Manager, you’ll take ownership of a significant change programme from conception through to successful delivery and embedded operation. You’ll be the key catalyst behind transformational initiatives, leading cross‑functional teams to deliver policy, people, process and system changes that directly impact our regulatory effectiveness. Your leadership will ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve their intended benefits. You’ll be responsible for navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that change is seamlessly integrated into business‑as‑usual operations through collaborative approaches.
The outcomes we want to see are successful programme delivery that enhances NMC’s regulatory capabilities, improved operational efficiency, and sustained benefit realisation that supports our mission to protect the public.
What you’ll bring
- Achieving Results: Deliver high‑quality outcomes efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborating and Including: Work effectively with others, fostering diversity, and ensuring everyone feels valued.
- Communicating with Impact: Deliver clear, persuasive messages that resonate with your audience.
- Improving and Adapting: Demonstrate innovation, flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
Salary Details
London – £72,135 to £80,150
Edinburgh – £67,087 to £74,541
Fixed‑term note
This is a fixed‑term position, set to end October 2027.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
- Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perkbox membership
- Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
- Season ticket loans
Additional Information
The role you are applying for is a flexible role, and while you will be posted initially to a team, this may require movement between teams as the flow of work dictates. This flexible approach enables us to provide the best possible service to our registrants and reach the outcomes to our cases quickly and within a reasonable timeframe, without changing your terms and conditions.
Hybrid Working Policy
We have a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home.
Our Pay Policy
New staff to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band, with the possibility of a higher salary in exceptional circumstances. We offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach.
Reasonable Adjustments
We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Screening and Vetting
All roles are subject to pre‑employment checks. This role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in the future.
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