Policy Manager

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A national regulatory body is looking for a Policy Manager to lead high-impact policy work from concept to delivery. This role involves developing international education policies, building partnerships, and shaping standards for the pharmacy profession. The successful candidate will have experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement. A good work-life balance and an excellent benefits package, including flexible working and 30 days of holiday, are offered. This position is based in Canary Wharf, London with a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career breaks and sabbaticals

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy initiatives across various sectors.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret legislative developments.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact policy work in registration and education.
• Build partnerships with universities and regulatory bodies.
• Analyse UK and international regulatory developments.
• Produce briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory analysis

Project management

Commitment to equality

Job description

Policy Manager

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead high-impact policy from concept to delivery. You will develop international education and training policies, build strong partnerships, and help set the standards for the pharmacy profession.

Closing date: 5January 2026 (11.59pm)

Interview dates: Online first stage: TBA

In person final stage: TBA

Salary: £39,553 - £45,732 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits

Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach)

Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

The Role

You will own high-impact policy work across registration, education and statutory standards, with a particular focus on international routes to registration. You will analyse UK and international regulatory developments, commission research, translate evidence into clear proposals, and build sector consensus with universities, NHS bodies and other regulators to deliver policy that improves outcomes for patients and professionals.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead end-to-end policy initiatives and produce high-quality papers, reports and briefings for senior audiences.
• Shape international education and registration routes — setting clear, fair standards that open pathways for talented professionals.
• Build trusted partnerships with universities, NHS bodies and other regulators — growing your profile and influence on a national stage.
• Track, interpret and brief on UK and international legislative changes, spotting trends early and positioning the GPhC ahead of change.
• Represent the GPhC in key fora — showcasing our work and sharing learning with various stakeholders.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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.
• Pension scheme.
• 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.

We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. From January 2026, our hybrid approach will include a requirement for staff to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter. From July 2026 this requirement will be 18 days per quarter.

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 job description document 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 optionaland 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.