About the roleThis is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual seeking a varied and exciting role as the Directorate Manager for Professional Regulation. In this key position, you will provide direct support to the Executive Director, ensuring the successful delivery of the directorate's strategic objectives and projects. As a critical conduit between the Executive Director and the wider Executive Management and Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving improvements, fostering collaboration, and managing high–profile issues.Key Accountabilities:Support the Executive Director and Executive Management Team in effective delivery of responsibilities through outcome–focused governance and engagement.Ensure the Executive Director receives high–quality briefings and support, setting standards and driving continuous improvement.Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Planning and Performance to maintain a focus on performance delivery within an evolving context.Develop and maintain strong links across the directorate, wider NMC, and key stakeholders.Act on behalf of the Executive Director on key issues, representing their views and acting as a critical gateway.Design, lead, and manage the Professional Regulation extended private office function, optimizing the Executive Director's time and priorities.Provide inspirational leadership to the private office function, modelling NMC values and behaviours.About YouYou will have the ability to work at pace, using sound judgement in areas where perhaps information is incomplete. Using your excellent communication skills, you will be able to influence decisions and direction at all levels. The role requires a high degree of aptitude when it comes to working flexibly and at pace and picking up knowledge of different areas quickly in order to make sound decisions.This role requires a proven record of delivering impact and experience of demonstrating credibility and gaining the trust of senior stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to balance core business regulatory priorities alongside priorities to make step changes to improve how we regulate. Previous experience of the regulatory sector would be an advantage. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of operating at a senior level in a complex organisation with a dedication and commitment to driving high levels of staff engagement.