Executive Assistant to the Chair

The Nursing and Midwifery Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,065 - 48,961; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Insurance

Hybrid working

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is seeking a detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support the Chair and senior leadership team. This position requires exceptional organisational skills, proactive communication, and expertise in stakeholder management.

The role involves ensuring effective governance processes and managing stakeholder communications in a dynamic environment. It offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and benefits including enhanced pension contributions and 30 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments.
• Ability to manage complex diaries and competing demands.
• Strong political awareness when handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure governance and committee processes operate efficiently.
• Fully brief senior leaders with prepared materials.
• Track decisions, risks, and actions clearly.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management expertise

Attention to detail

Governance awareness

Job description

About the Team and What We Do

You will support an exceptionally organised and detail-focused Chair, who appreciates structure, well-prepared briefings, and a proactive approach.

Application Details

• Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
• Department: Private Office
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: London, Portland Place
• Reporting To: Megan Thompson
• Compensation: £44,065 - £48,961 / year

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.

Responsibilities

• Governance and committee processes operate efficiently and compliantly
• Senior leaders are fully briefed, prepared and supported
• Decisions, risks and actions are clearly tracked and progressed
• Stakeholders receive timely, professional and well‑managed communications

Qualifications

• 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

Hybrid Working Policy

Please note the role will be hybrid, office-based 3 or 4 days per week from our office in Oxford Circus. Regular hours are 8am – 6pm. The policy requires office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Part‑time applicants should pro‑rate office attendance accordingly.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

The role is flexible; while you will be posted initially to a team, movement between teams may be required as the flow of work dictates. This flexibility will not change your terms and conditions and will be discussed with you prior to taking up the post.

Pay Policy

New staff will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. In exceptional circumstances, a salary above the band may be offered, subject to proof of current earnings. Staff receive an annual pay review and follow a progressive pay approach.

Reasonable Adjustments

We provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.

Screening and Vetting

All roles are subject to pre‑employment checks. A vetting policy is being introduced, and this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in the future.