Assistant Director, Quality Assurance Monitoring and Improvement (QAMI) in Manchester

Assistant Director, Quality Assurance Monitoring and Improvement (QAMI)

The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates across the UK.

Our purpose is to support safe, high-quality patient care and we play a unique role in shaping the future of healthcare by setting the standards for education, training and professional practice, and by working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, educators and partners.

We are a values led organisation, committed to fairness, transparency, integrity, collaboration and excellence, and to creating an inclusive environment where talented people can make a real difference.

Background

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director to lead our Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement function within the Education and Standards Directorate.

As part of the directorate senior leadership team, this is a highly influential leadership role, shaping how we ensure that education and training across the UK meets the highest standards.

Leading a diverse team of c.40, you will provide strategic direction to a significant portfolio, overseeing the quality assurance monitoring of medical schools, postgraduate training and education providers, as well as the delivery and development of the UK Medical Licensing Assessment.

You will work closely with senior colleagues and external partners and drive a risk based, intelligence led approach that supports continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare education, ultimately helping to ensure that future professionals are equipped to deliver safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement function within the Education and Standards Directorate.
• Provide strategic direction to a portfolio overseeing quality assurance monitoring of medical schools, postgraduate training and education providers.
• Oversee delivery and development of the UK Medical Licensing Assessment.
• Work closely with senior colleagues and external partners to drive a risk‑based, intelligence‑led approach that supports continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide assurance at board and executive level, shaping and delivering strategy, and managing significant operational and financial responsibilities.
• Apply data and insight to identify risk, drive improvement and inform decision making.
• Lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Navigate governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks and the wider healthcare and policy landscape.

Qualifications

• Strategic and accomplished leader with substantial experience in quality assurance, accreditation or regulation, ideally in healthcare or education.
• Strong track record of shaping and delivering strategy and providing assurance at board and executive level.
• Experience in applying data and insight to identify risk, drive improvement and inform decision making.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and managing significant operational and financial responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, inspiring and inclusive leadership.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly encourage and welcome applications to this role from women, black and minority ethnic candidates and disabled applicants as part of our commitment to address under representation in our senior leadership.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year
• Defined contribution pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of 15%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Location and Employment Type
• Greater Manchester, UK — Permanent
• Application

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