Policy Manager - 12mth FTC

Our Policy team sits at the centre of some of the most important and high-profile work across the organisation. We help shape the policies, frameworks and regulatory approaches that underpin public protection and support the professionals on our register.

Working closely with operational teams, legal colleagues, healthcare partners, government stakeholders and other regulators, we provide expert policy leadership on emerging issues, legislative reform and strategic priorities. We are a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team that values curiosity, innovation and evidence-led decision making.

As Policy Manager, you will lead the development of policy across a diverse and evolving portfolio, responding to developments in healthcare, regulation and the wider political landscape.

You'll use research, evidence and stakeholder insight to develop policy positions, inform organisational decision-making and contribute to legislative and regulatory reform. You'll work across the organisation to ensure that policy changes are translated into practical solutions and successfully implemented.

This role offers the opportunity to:

The work you deliver will directly contribute to maintaining public confidence in regulation and ensuring our regulatory approach continues to meet the needs of the future.

We're looking for someone who combines strong policy expertise with excellent judgement, communication and relationship-building skills.

You'll bring:

If you're motivated by the opportunity to shape policy, influence change and contribute to regulatory excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The role you are applying for is a flexible role, and whilst you will be posted initially to a team, this may require movement between teams as the flow of work dictates. You will of course understand that 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. This will not change your terms and conditions and will be discussed with you prior to you taking up the post.

Hybrid Working Policy

We are currently working to a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Before submitting your application, please ensure you are able to commit to working in one of our office locations twice per week. If you are applying for a part-time role, please pro-rata office attendance based on the number of days you would be working.

Our Pay Policy

It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request.

For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy.

Reasonable adjustments

We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.

Screening and vetting

All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.