Deputy Director, Professional Practice – Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

Overview

Deputy Director, Professional Practice – Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director, Professional Practice to a senior leadership role with national reach and significant influence across the UK health and care system.

Details

• Location: Remote
• Closing Date: February 16, 2026
• Reference: -

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director will provide senior professional leadership, expert regulatory insight and strategic accountability across a broad and complex portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Practice, the postholder will play a central role in shaping how the NMC sets, assures and upholds professional standards for nursing, midwifery and nursing associate practice.

The Deputy Director will lead and oversee key functions including Education Quality Assurance, safeguar...