Assistant Director of Nursing National and Regional Outreach

About the role

TheNursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking anAssistant Director to lead the Employer Link Service (ELS), a pivotal function within our organisation. The ELS is central to the NMC’s vision of being a visible, informed, and responsive regulator across the UK. With a team dedicated to building strong relationships with employers and stakeholders, you will drive forward strategic initiatives that ensure our regulatory practices are in tune with national and regional priorities.

As theAssistant Director, Nursing: National and Regional Outreach , you will lead and shape the strategic direction of a team that drives the NMC’s engagement with employers across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring our regulatory practices are informed by national and regional priorities, while delivering a visible and accessible approach to regulation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic Alignment and Expertise: Provide expert guidance and contribute to the alignment of the NMC’s Employer Link Service and wider engagement activities with our overarching strategic goals and objectives.
• External Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with senior partners across health, care, and education institutions to advance the NMC’s work and reputation as a trusted regulator.
• Internal Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams to incorporate insights from the field into the NMC’s strategic decision-making, focusing on risk management and regulatory responses.
• Team Leadership and Resource Management: Lead and inspire the team of regulation advisors and employer link officers, ensuring they are well-equipped to achieve core objectives. Effectively manage business planning and budgets to optimize resource allocation and deliver strategic outcomes.

About the Team

The Employer Link Service is a dynamic and expanding team that is integral to the NMC’s strategic vision. With established regulation advisors working across geographical regions in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, the team also includes experts who support independent health and care employers. Recent expansion has introduced additional advisers focused on enhancing outreach in social care.

Led by the Assistant Director, the team is supported by Principal Advisors, a Head of Strategic Delivery, and a group of employer link officers. The team works closely with colleagues in theProfessional Practice andProfessional Regulation directorates, as well as other departments across the NMC, to ensure a unified approach to health and care regulation.

About You

We are looking for a senior leader with a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, particularly within health and care, and the ability to drive strategic change. You should have:

Experience at a senior management level, ideally in regulatory, health, or care sectors, with a proven track record of managing complex relationships and driving change.

• Political Acumen to navigate devolution across the UK, anticipating and leveraging developments to enhance the NMC’s strategic impact.
• Leadership Skills that inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, with the ability to manage diverse functions and individuals across regions.
• Strong Communication and Engagement Abilities to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and effectively communicate the NMC’s priorities and goals.
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills to make informed decisions based on complex data, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• A Collaborative Approach to working with partners and stakeholders to share knowledge, insights, and solutions to complex regulatory challenges.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of regulation and ensuring the NMC is positioned as a leading, trusted body in the UK’s health and care landscape.

If you\’re a strategic thinker with a passion for regulation and stakeholder engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held 16th April.

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