Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy Registrar

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacies in Great Britain. With pharmacies operating at the heart of their communities, and pharmacy professionals in all sectors playing a much greater role in providing care to patients and the public, the GPhC’s job is to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of members of the public by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy.  

There are a number of significant developments that will impact pharmacy and pharmacy regulation, including advances in science and technology which affect care and the supply of medicines, high public expectations about person-centred care; and further integration of health and social care. We are committed to working effectively with others to support and assure safe and effective pharmacy care at the heart of healthier communities.

We have created an exciting new role, which is the Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy Registrar. Reporting to the CEO, this person will be responsible for overseeing a broad and impactful portfolio across a range of teams (strategy, pharmacy education and training, regulation reform, EDI, public affairs and external communications) and will ensure these collectively follow a single strategic approach, aligned with the GPhC’s Strategic Plan, and Vision 2030.

The successful candidate will need exceptional strategic, leadership, analytical, communication and presentational skills. With a record of success in leading the development and evaluation of regulatory strategies and policies in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, you will bring an understanding of the dynamic between politics, policy, the law, strategy, and delivery. Candidates will be able to work effectively at board level, and bring extensive experience in stakeholder management. An authentically inclusive leader, you will bring a clear commitment to our values and our EDI strategy.

The General Pharmaceutical Council is committed to delivering equality, improving diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a healthcare regulator and an employer. EDI is central to everything that we do and is woven throughout our Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan, which sets out our roadmap for the future of pharmacy regulation. As part of this commitment, we actively encourage candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for this role.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the General Pharmaceutical Council on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference AAEEM Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by midday on Monday 26 February.