Location: One Canada Square, London
Department: Standards and Policy
Salary: £49,945 - £58,232
Hours: 34.75
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see job description for more information
Role Purpose
To manage the standards function of the General Optical Council (GOC) including by managing and leading the review and development of professional standards and guidance, developing policy related to standards, and responding to enquiries from registrants about the GOCs standards and guidance. The standards set clear expectations of safe practice for eye care professionals and good governance for businesses. This role makes a significant contribution towards achieving the GOCs purpose of protecting the public and ensuring confidence in those regulated.
Key Accountabilities
1. Review, develop and maintain the professional standards and guidance for GOC registrants, including optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical students and optical businesses
2. Manage queries and correspondence relating to professional standards in accordance with organisational service standards
3. Develop and deliver activities to raise awareness of the professional standards and guidance, including internal and external presentations and dev...