Policy and Regulation Manager UK - remote ·

Psychiatry UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Psychiatry UK seeks a Policy and Regulation Manager to ensure compliance and maintain high policy standards. This home-based role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams, making an impact in digital psychiatry services while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Well Hub Subscription

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Volunteering Day

Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay

Length of Service Bonus

Work from Home allowance

Pension options

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex policies across healthcare specialties.
• Experience working with regulators on policy requirements.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of policy frameworks.
• Collaborate to ensure procedural documents align with best practice.
• Conduct horizon scanning for changes in legislation or policy.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience in healthcare

Job description

Policy and Regulation Manager

United Kingdom (Remote)

Reporting to: Associate Director of Clinical Governance

Remuneration: Competitive, dependent upon experience- plus £1000 working from home allowance

Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time - 40hours per week

Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required

Closing Date for applications: Friday 27^th June at 12noon

About Us:

Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.

A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote full-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference.

The Policy and Regulation Manager will support Psychiatry-UK’s Quality and Safety Department by ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high standards across policy and procedural documentation. Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Governance, they will lead the development, review, and dissemination of policies, providing expert guidance and agile support across the organisation. The Policy and Regulation Manager will oversee a robust document control system and collaborate with teams to ensure all policies align with best practice and regulatory requirements.

This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK.

As our Policy and Regulation Manager you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Psychiatry-UK’s policy and procedural document control framework
• Review, advise on, and ensure alignment of procedural documents with internal policy requirements
• Manage the approval, ratification, version control, and publication process for all policies
• Maintain a central register and tracking system for all procedural documents
• Monitor review dates and ensure timely updates in collaboration with policy leads
• Notify staff of new or updated policies via internal communication channels
• Conduct horizon scanning for changes in legislation or national policy and escalate as needed
• Delegate administrative tasks where appropriate and ensure quality assurance of outputs
• Collaborate with clinical leads and teams to support the development of high-quality, compliant policies
• Provide guidance and support on policy queries and assist in document preparation
• Ensure data and document security through proper storage and encryption practices
• Manage and prioritise workload effectively, responding to shifting organisational priorities
• Participate in quarterly reporting and ongoing team development and training activities

To succeed as our Policy and Regulation Manager, you will be:

An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively across teams and with a range of stakeholders. You will bring strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the confidence to chair meetings and facilitate group discussions. A team player with a proactive approach, you will demonstrate the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences, build positive working relationships, and contribute to a supportive and productive team environment.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience in a healthcare organisation
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Proven experience in developing and managing complex policies across care specialties or networks
• Skilled in coordinating policy analysis and aligning outcomes with business needs
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including regulators, on policy requirements
• Experience of chairing meetings and leading policy-focused group work
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and the role of policies within them
• Understanding of the healthcare policy landscape and clinical terminology

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the private healthcare industry
• Experience in remote or lone working environments

Psychiatry UK: Supporting You

We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options.

At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you.

Recruitment Process

At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:

• Application
• Profile review
• Screening conversation
• Competency based interview(s)

If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments that would support you.

If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.