Head of Governance

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Lead NMC’s Governance Team ensuring effective oversight and accountability for public interest mission. Shape high-quality governance practices and support leadership in decision-making processes.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £67,087 - £80,150 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the delivery of Council and committee business, ensuring it is timely, high-quality and aligned with organisational priorities.
Oversee recruitment, induction, development and appraisal processes for Council, committee and partner members.
Produce and coordinate key statutory outputs, including the Annual Report and Accounts and the Annual Fitness to Practise report.
Act as secretary to the Audit Committee and other committees as required.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including charity law and PSA standards, and maintain accurate records of interests.
Lead a team of nine colleagues, fostering a positive, proactive and high-performing team culture.
Deputise for the Assistant Director of Governance as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience working in governance, ideally within a regulatory, public or charitable organisation.
Strong understanding of statutory and constitutional frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply complex governance requirements.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience advising senior leaders and board members.
Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage complex priorities, and deliver continuous improvement.
A collaborative, confident and detail-focused approach, with a commitment to high standards and public service values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days annual leave
Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
Hybrid working
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Perkbox membership
Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
Season ticket loans

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Hard Skills & Tools

governancestatutory frameworksconstitutional frameworkscompliancereport productionaudit processesrecord maintenancecontinuous improvementteam leadershipstakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationdetail-orientedproactivehigh standardspublic service valuesteam developmentadvising senior leadersmanaging complex prioritiesfostering team culture