Are you an experienced regulatory lawyer looking for an opportunity to shape the future of professional regulation and public protection?
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the independent regulator of over 365,000 professionals across 15 health and care professions, is seeking an exceptional legal leader to become its next Head of Fitness to Practise Legal Services.
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead a growing in-house legal function at the heart of the HCPC's public protection work. Managing senior legal leaders and overseeing a complex caseload of approximately 4,000 matters, you will be responsible for strategic legal leadership across investigations, decision‑making, advocacy, case preparation and external legal provider oversight.
This is a rare opportunity to influence regulatory reform, shape the next phase of the organisation's legal services strategy, provide advice on high‑profile and high‑risk matters, and work closely with executive leadership and governing bodies. Your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring fair, proportionate and effective regulation in a highly scrutinised and impactful environment.
We're looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial post‑qualification experience in professional regulation or a comparable regulatory environment. You will bring a proven track record of leading high‑performing legal teams, driving organisational change, managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic outcomes.
In return, you'll join an ambitious organisation committed to being Trusted, Compassionate, Inclusive and Innovative, with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to public protection and the future of healthcare regulation in the UK
Closing Date: 30 November 2026 at 1:00pm
Location: Hybrid working with attendance at our London office in Kennington, SE11.
Lead regulatory change. Shape public protection. Build the future of legal services at the HCPC
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The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Recruitment Team
