Policy Manager in England

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead high-impact policy from concept to delivery. You will develop international education and training policies, build strong partnerships, and help set the standards for the pharmacy profession.

Closing date: 5 January

Interview dates: Online first stage: TBA, In person final stage: TBA

Salary: £39,553 - £45,732 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits

Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach)

Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

The Role:

• You will own high-impact policy work across registration, education and statutory standards, with a particular focus on international routes to registration.
• You will analyse UK and international regulatory developments, commission research, translate evidence into clear proposals, and build sector consensus with universities, NHS bodies and other regulators to deliver policy that improves outcomes for patients and professionals.

Important Notice for Applicants:

As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct Fitness to Practise (FtP) checks for any applicant who is currently, or has previously been, a registrant of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification. Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead end-to-end policy initiatives and produce high-quality papers, reports and briefings for senior audiences.
• Shape international education and registration routes — setting clear, fair standards that open pathways for talented professionals.
• Build trusted partnerships with universities, NHS bodies and other regulators — growing your profile and influence on a national stage.
• Track, interpret and brief on UK and international legislative changes, spotting trends early and positioning the GPhC ahead of change.
• Represent the GPhC in key fora — showcasing our work and sharing learning with various stakeholders.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits when joining our team:

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

About the GPhC:

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities. We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. From January 2026, our hybrid approach will include a requirement for staff to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter. From July 2026 this requirement will be 18 days per quarter.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

Applying for this role:

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.

Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme, you don’t have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.

As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.