Chief of Staff

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Chief of Staff. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, partnering with the Chief Executive and supporting the next phase of the GPhC’s development as we strengthen organisational effectiveness, delivery and performance.

Closing date: 15 July 2026 (9am)

Interview dates: 12 August 2026 (GPhC Office)

Salary: The starting salary range for this post is £90,000 to £100,000 pa, plus benefits

Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working)

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

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive & Registrar, you will act as a trusted adviser and strategic partner, helping to ensure that strategy, governance, performance and delivery are effectively aligned. Working closely with the Chair, Council and Executive Team, you will support organisational effectiveness, strengthen decision-making and help translate strategic ambition into meaningful outcomes.

The successful applicant will:

• Support effective collaboration and alignment between the Chief Executive, Chair, Council and Executive Team, helping to translate strategic ambition into organisational delivery.
   
• Help shape and drive organisational priorities, ensuring alignment between strategy, governance, performance and delivery.
   
• Build trusted relationships and influence effectively with senior leaders, Council members and key stakeholders across the organisation.
   
• Bring significant experience of operating at, or close to, senior leadership level within a complex organisation.
   
• Demonstrate strong strategic insight, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity whilst maintaining focus on organisational priorities.
   
• Maintain awareness of developments across the regulatory, healthcare and public policy landscape, identifying emerging opportunities and risks.
   
• Contribute to the development of a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture.
   
• 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.
• 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 support flexible and hybrid working. Given the nature of this role and the importance of relationship-building, leadership visibility and engagement with key stakeholders, the Chief of Staff will be expected to maintain a regular presence in our Canary Wharf office, typically one to two days each week, with flexibility to attend more frequently as business needs require.

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 believe you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to review the appointment brief and complete our application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the role and where you heard about this vacancy.

Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

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.

Important Notice for Applicants

As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct Fitness to Practise (FtP) checks for any applicant who is currently, or has previously been, a registrant of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification. Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.