Executive Assistant – Chair

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Executive Assistant to the Chair at NMC in London, supporting governance and leadership. Ensuring efficient decision-making processes and compliance within a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £44,065 - £48,961 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will support an exceptionally organised and detail-focused Chair, who appreciates structure, well-prepared briefings, and a proactive approach.
You will sit within the Private Office / governance function, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Chief of Staff and Assistant Director of Governance, reporting into the Private Secretary in the Private Office.
The newly formed Private Office is a small and close-working team supporting the Chair and Chief Executive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
The Private Office also includes the Chair, Chief Executive and Registrar (CER), Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Special Advisor, Private Secretary and EA to the CER.
This team operates at the centre of the NMC, ensuring that Council and committee business runs seamlessly, decisions are well-documented, and governance processes are robust, compliant and forward-looking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You will be a highly organised, proactive and calm Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments.
Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex diaries, competing demands and forward planning
Sound judgement and political awareness, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential matters within a multi-stakeholder environment
Strong communication skills, including drafting high-quality correspondence and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders across government and partner organisations
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all documents, briefings and records are accurate and professionally presented
Stakeholder management expertise, building effective relationships across internal teams and external networks, including government and partner organisations
A proactive, solutions-focused approach, anticipating needs and ensuring actions and commitments are tracked through to delivery
Strong governance awareness, with the ability to support structured processes, compliance requirements and assurance activities

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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Soft Skills

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