Senior Advisor

The Office of the Chair and Chief Executive sits at the centre of the NMC, supporting the Chair, Chief Executive and Registrar and senior leaders on some of the organisation's most complex, sensitive and high-profile matters. The team operates across organisational boundaries, bringing people together to resolve issues, manage risk, support decision-making and ensure the NMC responds effectively to emerging challenges.

Working within a highly visible Executive Office environment, the team provides trusted advice, coordinates organisational activity and helps ensure leadership teams have the insight, information and support they need to make informed decisions.

This is a fast-paced and varied environment where no two days are the same. The issues can be complex, the subject matter can be sensitive, and priorities can change quickly. What remains constant is the team's commitment to maintaining public confidence, supporting organisational effectiveness and helping the NMC deliver its strategic objectives.

As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting the Chief Executive and Registrar and senior leaders on high risk and high profile issues.

You'll act as a trusted adviser, helping leaders navigate complex situations, assess risk, balance competing priorities and make informed decisions. You'll work across multiple directorates, bringing together information, perspectives and expertise to coordinate organisational responses and drive outcomes.

This role combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll be expected to provide sound advice, manage sensitive issues, challenge constructively where required and ensure actions are progressed effectively.

In this role, you will:

This is an opportunity to operate at the heart of organisational decision-making, gaining exposure to executive leadership, complex stakeholder environments and issues of significant strategic importance.

We're looking for someone who combines strong judgement with curiosity, resilience and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

You will be comfortable operating in complex environments where there may not always be a clear answer. You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders, able to influence without authority and comfortable providing advice on sensitive matters.

You may already have experience within regulation, public service, governance, policy, corporate affairs, executive support, investigations, risk management, complaints, casework or another environment involving complex stakeholder issues and decision-making.

You'll bring:

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by meaningful work, enjoy solving complex problems and be excited by the opportunity to help shape decisions and outcomes that have organisation-wide impact.