General Medical Council
Assistant Policy and External Affairs Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
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Assistant Policy and External Affairs Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
About The GMC
We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs, and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.
We have a vacancy for an Assistant Policy and External Affairs Manager for Scotland on a twelve-month fixed-term contract. You’ll need an excellent understanding of stakeholder engagement and four-country working and be able to quickly develop a good understanding of our internal and external stakeholders.
We'll need you to provide management of an Officer in the policy and external affairs function in a busy external environment in Scotland, to support the Manager in organizing the team's work effectively, and to work collaboratively across teams within the GMC in a complex and busy schedule.
This is a hybrid role, and we will agree on attendance at the Edinburgh office with the successful candidate. There may be some requirement to attend meetings and events at other GMC offices, or for other travel from time to time, to be agreed with the Head of Section.
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We are happy to consider a range of part-time and flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.
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
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Please note, applications submitted without this information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.
Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.
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GMC Benefits - Why work for us
Benefits
- 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
- A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Flexible working patterns
- Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
- Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
- Discounted gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
- Bike lockers and shower facilities
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750).
Directorate
Strategic Communications and Engagement
Location
United Kingdom
Level
4
Salary
£39,364 to £50,762
Contract
Fixed Term
Closing date
Midnight on 18 July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted
Assessment date
Interviews will take place between 29-31 July
Job reference
GMC4608
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