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Do you have the confidence and drive to further your career in public affairs? The General Medical Council is looking for an outstanding and proactive Public Affairs Manager to support our work at the heart of UK healthcare.

We are the UK’s independent medical regulator, working to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine by doctors. 

Managing the GMC’s engagement with Whitehall, Westminster and other key stakeholders across the UK, your role will be to ensure that our work is promoted and understood by these groups. You will ensure we engage in a positive, balanced and well-informed manner. You’ll also have a key role in making sure that other GMC colleagues are aware of political, policy and legislative developments that have the potential to impact on our work.

All in all, you’ll manage the GMC’s public affairs activities and communications to improve the knowledge of our organisation with politicians, UK government officials and key stakeholders.

Expertise and insight in public affairs and politics is essential, along with any experience working within Parliament or a UK healthcare organisation. This is your opportunity to make a difference to patients and doctors across the UK within a high-profile UK organisation.

In return, you’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Sunday 21st May 2017