General Pharmaceutical Council Hiring for Policy Officer – Education Job at United Kingdom , UK Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role within the GPhC and actively contribute to policy workstreams across a variety of related areas and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

The successful applicant will:

• Have the opportunity to support a variety of high-profile projects, including the rebalancing work around upcoming legislative changes for pharmacy, new education and training standards, the development of new guidance materials and research proposals.
• Assist in the design, development, and delivery of policies in line with the strategic aims and objectives of the GPhC.
• Join an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team with the opportunity for professional development.
• Undertake high quality desk-based research, as well as demonstrate excellent information gathering and communication skills, which includes preparing policy papers and reports.
• Have a sound understanding of the principles of policy making in the context of healthcare, education and/or government, and possess experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, applicants can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• A choice between two pension providers: NHS pension scheme or Standard Life.
• Flexible working arrangements including reduced hours and home working.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

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About the GPhC

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.

Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

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Applying for this role

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please send your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy to: [email protected].