Wales Policy and External Affairs Officer

Wales Policy and External Affairs Officer

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

Policy and External Affairs Officers play a key role in supporting the GMC’s policy and external affairs activities in Wales and across the UK, working as part of an External Affairs and Engagement function and with colleagues across the wider GMC. The postholder will suport delivery of the GMC’s busy programme of stakeholder engagement by coordinating engagement activites, developing relationship plans, and acting as an expert point of contact on matters relating to the GMC’s activity in Wales for external and internal audiences.

Working pattern

This is a hybrid role between home working and office working. You’ll work 2 days minimum a week in the office. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary. There may also be some requirements to attend meetings/events at other GMC offices, or for other travel from time to time.

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

How to apply for the role

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, provide examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without this information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

We let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

A role based in Wales

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to access a copy of the translated application form. Please be assured that an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

GMC Benefits
- Why work for us

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

Swyddog Polisi a Materion Allanol Cymru

Gwybodaeth am y GMC

Rydym yn gweithio gyda meddygon, cymdeithion meddygol (PA), cymdeithion anaesthesia (AA), y rhai y maent yn gofalu amdanynt a rhanddeiliaid eraill i gefnogi gofal da a diogel i gleifion ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Rydym yn gosod y safonau y mae angen i feddygon, cymdeithion meddygol, cymdeithion anaesthesia a’u haddysgwyr eu bodloni, ac yn eu…