About This Role
This leadership role is for an experienced policy professional ready to advance their career within an organization dedicated to public protection through effective regulation and continuous quality improvement. The position offers a new challenge, focusing on problem-solving and a diverse workload within a well-established culture.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee policy projects and workstreams that support the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and department workplan and priorities, including regulatory reform and work on HCPC's Standards and Guidance
- Monitor policy, legislative and other developments relevant to professional regulation, with a particular focus on the DHSC's regulatory reform programme, and identify any implications for the organisation
- Be a part of the department's leadership team and work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and manage the department's workload, priorities and budget
- Collaborate with team members and colleagues across the organisation to meet shared goals
- Effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Present work to senior leaders and provide recommendations and advice
Requirements
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent skills and knowledge
- Proven ability to work effectively in a policy, public affairs or regulatory environment
- Ability to lead, coach and develop direct reports while delivering operational excellence
- Ability to manage delivery against multiple, and often changeable, priorities to time, quality and budget
- Proven ability to build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + bank
- 8% employer pension
- Enhanced employee assistance and lifestyle rewards
- Free online 24/7 GP
- Ongoing training and professional membership support
Important Details
- Application deadline: 11th November 2026, 1pm
Application Process
- Submit a cover letter or supporting statement along with a copy of your CV
- An assessment will be conducted as part of this interview process
- Interviews: Week commencing 23rd November 2026
Other Conditions
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- Original document checks are conducted as part of pre-employment screening
- Candidates require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check
About the Company
HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. They are a Disability Confident employer and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace.
