Strategic Communications Officer

General Medical Council

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

We work with doctors, physician associates, anaesthesia associates, those they care for, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We register doctors to practice medicine in the UK. Our purpose is to protect, promote, and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.

About the role

As a Strategic Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our ambitious programme of external communications, helping to deliver our corporate strategy, and our aim to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator for patients, the public and professionals.

You’ll work with Marketing Communications, Media, and Internal Communications colleagues - as well as others across the GMC – to support or lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, accessible, and inclusive communications for projects, campaigns, and issues.

A communications professional and writer who enjoys developing material for a range of channels and platforms, you’ll make sure that content is accurate, relevant, timely, and engaging. And that it’s in line with our values, our corporate strategy, and our tone of voice.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement activity, aligned with the GMC’s purpose and vision. Ensure evaluation and any lessons learnt are embedded and applied to the planning and delivery of future projects.
• Create engaging, inclusive and accessible content for the GMC’s audiences and full range of communications channels, including digital and social media platforms.
• Support Strategic Communications Managers in providing advice to policy and operational teams on the timing and content of communications and engagement activity across the four countries of the UK, to ensure effective coordination and scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to take a proactive, integrated and innovative approach to communications and engagement activity – including through the development of new channels, content and partnerships.
• Identity and offer solutions to mitigate communications and engagement risks.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across the organisation to support the effective and efficient delivery of communication and engagement activity.
• Support Strategic Communications Managers in the delivery of their responsibilities - including improving understanding within the GMC about the impact and value of segmented, evidence-based communications - and deputising for them where necessary.
• To understand and apply our safeguarding policy and processes for protecting children and adults at risk of harm (including knowing how to recognise, record and report safeguarding.
• To support the organisation’s sustainability aims and net zero plan where appropriate.
• Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a communications role, with proven skills in content development for a range of channels and audiences.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate communications activity, working across teams, functions, external partners and suppliers (where required) to deliver objectives.
• Ability to write for a variety of audiences and channels and proven skills in presenting information clearly, visually, concisely and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Good judgment, particularly knowing when to ask for additional clarification to support the development of clear plans and content.
• Proven organisation and time management skills: the ability to see priorities, opportunities and risks, to deliver to deadlines and manage competing demands, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent service, ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met, and our services and contracts with customers are delivered positively.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and experience of the healthcare landscape, policies and issues.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and requirements to develop innovative solutions and outcomes that enhance the effectiveness of communication and engagement opportunities.
• Ability to confidently present information and deliver updates in meetings with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience in evaluation to inform content development and continuous improvement.
• Evaluation might include reviewing the campaign (‘what went well’/’even better next time ), basic web analytics, and sentiment analysis (social listening, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• Generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle-to-work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in the UK

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Manchester office and remotely

How to apply

• Generative AI Application
• Job Pack: Strategic Communications Officer
• Guidance Notes Application
• If you’re interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement covering your reasons for application and how you meet the requirements of the role, providing examples where possible. Reference: GMC4585
• Please note that applications submitted without this information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted. 
• If you have any questions about this guide, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Resourcing Team, [email protected] or 0161 923 6626

Interviews

• Interviews and assessments will take place via MS Teams on 6th-7th May 2026.

Policies

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview. The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and in Scotland (SC037750).

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