We are seeking to appoint an external member of our Finance and Planning Committee Closing date: 11 July 2025 Interview date: w/c 18 August 2025 Location: Canary Wharf, London and remote The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) The GPhC is the regulator for pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Our role is to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy. We are a statutory regulator set up by the UK and Scottish parliaments, independent from government and from those we regulate. Our role and functions are set out in the Pharmacy Order. You can find out more about the GPhC on our website The Council is the governing body of the GPhC. It sets strategic direction, making sure that the organisation is able to fulfil its statutory duties in an efficient and cost-effective way. To help it fulfil its roles and have assurance in particular areas, the Council has created four committees, one of which is the Audit and Risk Committee. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture - we value the diversity of our workforce and we know that having a broad range of experience and insight will help us to have better discussions and make better decisions. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of applicants, from all sections of the community. The Role The Finance and Planning Committee plays a key role in the development and assurance of the organisation, supporting our Council by ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation and by overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the investment strategy and policy. The investment fund is managed by an external investment management firm. More detail about Committee's role can be found in its terms of reference, as part of the application pack. Committee members provide oversight to ensure that the business and financial plans align with the GPhC's overall strategy. The external member supports the Committee with scrutiny of GPhC's investment portfolio performance as well as providing input to all areas of its work. Requirements Key skills: To contribute to the Committee's discussion on financial sustainability and performance of the of the GPhC and the delivery against its overarching financial strategy To contribute to the Committee's discussions on business planning, budgets, efficiency and effectiveness An ability to provide advice on the complex financial performance, including scrutiny of third-party supplier performance. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, dealing with people and issues honestly and with respect. Qualifications and experience: essential Working with boards at either executive or non-executive level. Understanding of corporate governance Extensive experience or organisational management and demonstration of financial acumen across complex financial analysis Qualifications and experience: desirable An understanding of professional regulation An ability to provide on financial investment and market performance Practical information Time commitment The Committee meets four times a year, either on MS Teams or at the GPhC office in Canary Wharf. Preparation time will be required ahead of each meeting. On occasion, an additional meeting may be required. Length of appointment The initial term of office will be three years (1 October 2025 - 30 September 2028), with a possible reappointment for a period of between three and five years. Fees and expenses The role pays £2000 per annum (reviewed annually). Committee members can claim expenses for travel, accommodation, subsistence and carer's costs incurred on GPhC business, in line with our expenses policy. Adjustments We welcome and encourage applications from people who may need adjustments through the process and/or to carry out the role. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustments that would support your application or support you in the role, including to travel, accommodation and other expenses. How to apply Please read the application pack for the role, which provides all relevant details about the role and the Finance and Planning Committee. To apply, please: Complete our online application form , which asks you to provide some biographical information, reference details, declarations and equality and diversity monitoring information, as well as outlining your work experience, including the submission of a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role (set out in the application pack)
Jun 23, 2025
Full time
We are seeking to appoint an external member of our Finance and Planning Committee Closing date: 11 July 2025 Interview date: w/c 18 August 2025 Location: Canary Wharf, London and remote The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) The GPhC is the regulator for pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Our role is to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy. We are a statutory regulator set up by the UK and Scottish parliaments, independent from government and from those we regulate. Our role and functions are set out in the Pharmacy Order. You can find out more about the GPhC on our website The Council is the governing body of the GPhC. It sets strategic direction, making sure that the organisation is able to fulfil its statutory duties in an efficient and cost-effective way. To help it fulfil its roles and have assurance in particular areas, the Council has created four committees, one of which is the Audit and Risk Committee. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture - we value the diversity of our workforce and we know that having a broad range of experience and insight will help us to have better discussions and make better decisions. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of applicants, from all sections of the community. The Role The Finance and Planning Committee plays a key role in the development and assurance of the organisation, supporting our Council by ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation and by overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the investment strategy and policy. The investment fund is managed by an external investment management firm. More detail about Committee's role can be found in its terms of reference, as part of the application pack. Committee members provide oversight to ensure that the business and financial plans align with the GPhC's overall strategy. The external member supports the Committee with scrutiny of GPhC's investment portfolio performance as well as providing input to all areas of its work. Requirements Key skills: To contribute to the Committee's discussion on financial sustainability and performance of the of the GPhC and the delivery against its overarching financial strategy To contribute to the Committee's discussions on business planning, budgets, efficiency and effectiveness An ability to provide advice on the complex financial performance, including scrutiny of third-party supplier performance. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, dealing with people and issues honestly and with respect. Qualifications and experience: essential Working with boards at either executive or non-executive level. Understanding of corporate governance Extensive experience or organisational management and demonstration of financial acumen across complex financial analysis Qualifications and experience: desirable An understanding of professional regulation An ability to provide on financial investment and market performance Practical information Time commitment The Committee meets four times a year, either on MS Teams or at the GPhC office in Canary Wharf. Preparation time will be required ahead of each meeting. On occasion, an additional meeting may be required. Length of appointment The initial term of office will be three years (1 October 2025 - 30 September 2028), with a possible reappointment for a period of between three and five years. Fees and expenses The role pays £2000 per annum (reviewed annually). Committee members can claim expenses for travel, accommodation, subsistence and carer's costs incurred on GPhC business, in line with our expenses policy. Adjustments We welcome and encourage applications from people who may need adjustments through the process and/or to carry out the role. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustments that would support your application or support you in the role, including to travel, accommodation and other expenses. How to apply Please read the application pack for the role, which provides all relevant details about the role and the Finance and Planning Committee. To apply, please: Complete our online application form , which asks you to provide some biographical information, reference details, declarations and equality and diversity monitoring information, as well as outlining your work experience, including the submission of a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role (set out in the application pack)
Are you passionate about the power of data and research to help shape pharmacy services? Do you want to lead a high-performing team and ensure we make the most of our information to deliver meaningful insights, and improve outcomes for the public? If so, we would like to hear from you. Closing date: 3rd July 2025 (11.59pm) Interview dates: 22nd July 2025 (GPhC Offices) Salary: £74,503 - £84,747 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach, 2-4 days office attendance per month) Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday The Role As the Head of Data & Research, you will provide strategic leadership across data analytics, research, and data management, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, to embed data and evidence into everything we do. From designing our research programme to developing performance dashboards, you will be at the centre of our mission to improve pharmacy services across Great Britain. This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence. The successful applicant will: Provide expert leadership and shape how we use data and evidence to help drive improvement in pharmacy care and public health. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, bringing your leadership to a high-impact area of the organisation. Design and steer a research programme that informs regulatory decisions and influences the future of the pharmacy profession. Ensure high standards in data quality, governance, and analytics, making sure our research programme aligns with organisational priorities. Champion a culture of evidence-based practice, learning, and continuous improvement. Partner with colleagues across the organisation to deliver meaningful dashboards, performance reports and business intelligence. Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Benefits when joining our team In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees 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 England pension scheme or Standard Life. • Flexible working arrangements. • Career breaks and sabbaticals. • Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more. 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. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based, and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the applicant prospectus to help you prepare your application. We welcome applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator. Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme , you don't have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments . Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you. As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about the power of data and research to help shape pharmacy services? Do you want to lead a high-performing team and ensure we make the most of our information to deliver meaningful insights, and improve outcomes for the public? If so, we would like to hear from you. Closing date: 3rd July 2025 (11.59pm) Interview dates: 22nd July 2025 (GPhC Offices) Salary: £74,503 - £84,747 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach, 2-4 days office attendance per month) Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday The Role As the Head of Data & Research, you will provide strategic leadership across data analytics, research, and data management, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, to embed data and evidence into everything we do. From designing our research programme to developing performance dashboards, you will be at the centre of our mission to improve pharmacy services across Great Britain. This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence. The successful applicant will: Provide expert leadership and shape how we use data and evidence to help drive improvement in pharmacy care and public health. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, bringing your leadership to a high-impact area of the organisation. Design and steer a research programme that informs regulatory decisions and influences the future of the pharmacy profession. Ensure high standards in data quality, governance, and analytics, making sure our research programme aligns with organisational priorities. Champion a culture of evidence-based practice, learning, and continuous improvement. Partner with colleagues across the organisation to deliver meaningful dashboards, performance reports and business intelligence. Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Benefits when joining our team In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees 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 England pension scheme or Standard Life. • Flexible working arrangements. • Career breaks and sabbaticals. • Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more. 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. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based, and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the applicant prospectus to help you prepare your application. We welcome applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator. Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme , you don't have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments . Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you. As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel
About the General Pharmaceutical Council (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. One of the main ways we do this is by ensuring the quality of pharmacy education and training. We are seeking Lay Members to join our Accreditation and Recognition panel to review initial education and training provision for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The role Accreditation and recognition panel members use their expertise to ensure that education and training programmes and qualifications are fit for purpose, through rigorous application of the GPhC education and training standards, making judgements on the basis of evidence. We are seeking to recruit individuals with experience of collaborative decision making, who are deft at considering written and verbal evidence in a balanced way and who can apply knowledge and experience to decision making in a fair and transparent manner. We are seeking individuals who are not registrants of the GPhC or any other health or social care body. Do you have with experience of representing the viewpoint of patients and the public? Do you have experience of participating in evidence-based decision-making taking account of relevant policy, guidance, legislation and best practice? Do you have a broad understanding of healthcare regulation, UK healthcare systems, and/or higher education systems? If so, we encourage you to find out more about this role by reading our application information and role specification, and welcome your application. Accreditation and recognition events take place both by videoconference and at sites around the UK. Panel members must therefore be willing to travel and stay overnight. Accreditation panel members can expect to be assigned around 3 - 6 accreditation and recognition events per academic year. We are thus interested in applicants located anywhere in Great Britain. Accreditation and recognition panel members are remunerated for their work and expenses are paid. Appointment type Two years term of office. The role is part-time. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills please complete the online application form and submit it online. You can find this on our website by clicking on the Apply button - you will also find further information about these roles here including details of remuneration etc. Incidentally a CV and cover letter will not be accepted. Closing date: 3 rd March 2025 Interview dates: 19 th /20 th March 2025 (virtual) We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Feb 14, 2025
Seasonal
About the General Pharmaceutical Council (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. One of the main ways we do this is by ensuring the quality of pharmacy education and training. We are seeking Lay Members to join our Accreditation and Recognition panel to review initial education and training provision for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The role Accreditation and recognition panel members use their expertise to ensure that education and training programmes and qualifications are fit for purpose, through rigorous application of the GPhC education and training standards, making judgements on the basis of evidence. We are seeking to recruit individuals with experience of collaborative decision making, who are deft at considering written and verbal evidence in a balanced way and who can apply knowledge and experience to decision making in a fair and transparent manner. We are seeking individuals who are not registrants of the GPhC or any other health or social care body. Do you have with experience of representing the viewpoint of patients and the public? Do you have experience of participating in evidence-based decision-making taking account of relevant policy, guidance, legislation and best practice? Do you have a broad understanding of healthcare regulation, UK healthcare systems, and/or higher education systems? If so, we encourage you to find out more about this role by reading our application information and role specification, and welcome your application. Accreditation and recognition events take place both by videoconference and at sites around the UK. Panel members must therefore be willing to travel and stay overnight. Accreditation panel members can expect to be assigned around 3 - 6 accreditation and recognition events per academic year. We are thus interested in applicants located anywhere in Great Britain. Accreditation and recognition panel members are remunerated for their work and expenses are paid. Appointment type Two years term of office. The role is part-time. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills please complete the online application form and submit it online. You can find this on our website by clicking on the Apply button - you will also find further information about these roles here including details of remuneration etc. Incidentally a CV and cover letter will not be accepted. Closing date: 3 rd March 2025 Interview dates: 19 th /20 th March 2025 (virtual) We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
