Assistant Director, Quality Assurance Monitoring and Improvement in London

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.

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.

We are looking for a strategic and accomplished leader with substantial experience in quality assurance, accreditation or regulation, gained within a complex environment, ideally in healthcare or education. You will bring a strong track record of shaping and delivering strategy, providing assurance at board and executive level, and working effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders.

Your expertise will include applying data and insight to identify risk, drive improvement and inform decision‑making, alongside experience of leading large, multidisciplinary teams and managing significant operational and financial responsibilities. A deep understanding of governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks, combined with the ability to navigate the wider healthcare and policy landscape, will be essential.

This role calls for an inspiring and inclusive leader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You will bring credibility, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels, building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders and partners. Passionate about improvement and collaboration, you will champion a culture where people feel empowered to speak up, innovate and excel.

You will embody our values, bringing energy and vision and demonstrating integrity, fairness and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, while creating an environment in which colleagues can thrive and deliver their best work.

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.

You will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including 30 days holidays per year, a defined contribution pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of 15%, and hybrid and flexible working.

Closing Date: Friday 24 July