Head of Regulatory EDI
Posted 9 hours 5 minutes ago by NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
About the Team
At the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at the heart of our regulatory practices and decision-making. We are seeking a strategic, expert leader to implement our 2025/26 EDI Plan, ensuring that our regulatory processes are fair, inclusive, and free from bias.
About the role
As Head of Regulatory EDI, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our regulatory functions-covering Fitness to Practise, registration, revalidation, education, and standards-reflect the principles of fairness and inclusion. You will:
- Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious Regulatory EDI Plan aligned with our corporate strategy.
- Influence senior leadership, ensuring that EDI is embedded in regulatory policy, decision-making, and governance.
- Challenge bias and discrimination, ensuring fair treatment for all professionals on our register and those who interact with our processes.
- Collaborate with the Head of Workforce EDI to align regulatory and employer EDI commitments.
- Use data and insights to address inequalities in regulatory outcomes, working closely with the Insight team to drive targeted action.
- Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders, including the Council, Executive Board, and senior leadership team.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive culture.
About You
You are a visionary leader with deep expertise in EDI, policy development, and regulatory processes. You bring:
- Proven experience in implementing EDI strategies within a regulatory, policy, or legal framework.
- Strong knowledge of equality legislation and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, using data insights to shape regulatory decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture.
- Experience leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring continuous improvement.