Assistant Director, Governance & Secretary to the Council

Job Description

Description About the team

Our Governance team deliver exceptional secretariat services to support the effective functioning of our Chair, Council, Committees, and Executive Board.
About the role

Are you an experienced governance professional ready to lead an exceptional team? In this role you’ll provide expert guidance to the Chair, Council, and Executive team. Your work will ensure our governance frameworks meet regulatory standards and reflect best practices in the public and charity sectors.
Key Responsibilities

• Governance Leadership: Provide authoritative advice on governance best practices to support strategic goals and maintain compliance.
• Secretariat Services: Ensure responsive, high-quality support for Council, Committees, and the Executive Board.
• Non-Executive Support: Oversee recruitment, induction, and development of Council and Committee members.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor statutory compliance and oversee key reporting, including whistleblowing processes.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and develop a high-performing Governance team.

About You
We are looking for a candidate with degree-level education and a Chartered Secretary qualification (or equivalent experience), coupled with extensive expertise in governance within the public sector or charity law. You will bring a proven track record in delivering high-quality Secretariat services and effective team leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements, along with strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills. A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on team development and fostering inclusion, is essential to succeed in this role.
Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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/Flexible working policies.
• 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.

About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates – something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but we’ll always take action when needed. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people’s careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we’re increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work.
Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions.
Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be appointed to a particular NMC Office, but you may be required to travel to other NMC locations that are reasonable daily commute from your home office.
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.
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.

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