Assistant Director, Quality Assurance Monitoring and Improvement
General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates across the UK. Our purpose is to support safe, high-quality patient care and we play a unique role in shaping the future of healthcare by setting the standards for education, training and professional practice, and by working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, educators and partners. We are a values‑led organisation, committed to fairness, transparency, integrity, collaboration and excellence, and to creating an inclusive environment where talented people can make a real difference.
Location & Salary
Location: London or Manchester
Salary: £130,000 – £140,000
Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director to lead our Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement function within the Education and Standards Directorate. As part of the directorate senior leadership team, this is a highly influential leadership role, shaping how we ensure that education and training across the UK meets the highest standards. Leading a diverse team of c.40, you will provide strategic direction to a significant portfolio, overseeing the quality assurance monitoring of medical schools, postgraduate training and education providers, as well as the delivery and development of the UK Medical Licensing Assessment. You will work closely with senior colleagues and external partners and drive a risk‑based, intelligence‑led approach that supports continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare education, ultimately helping to ensure that future professionals are equipped to deliver safe and effective care.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Quality Assurance programme across medical schools, postgraduate training and education providers.
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight of the UK Medical Licensing Assessment.
- Work closely with senior colleagues and external partners to deliver continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare education.
- Apply data and insight to identify risk, drive improvement and inform decision‑making.
- Manage significant operational and financial responsibilities, including governance, accountability, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Strategic and accomplished leader with substantial experience in quality assurance, accreditation or regulation within a complex environment, ideally in healthcare or education.
- Strong track record of shaping and delivering strategy, providing assurance at board and executive level, and working effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
- Experience applying data and insight to identify risk, drive improvement and inform decision‑making.
- Led large, multidisciplinary teams and managed significant operational and financial responsibilities.
- Deep understanding of governance, accountability, and regulatory frameworks, and ability to navigate the wider healthcare and policy landscape.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with credibility, resilience and ability to influence at the most senior levels.
- Commitment to inclusivity, equality, diversity and inclusion, with experience in championing a culture that encourages empowerment, innovation and excellence.
Benefits
- 30 days holidays per year.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of 15%.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
EEO Statement
We particularly encourage and welcome applications to this role from women, black and minority ethnic candidates and disabled applicants as part of our commitment to address under‑representation in our senior leadership.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Friday 24 July
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