The Nursing and Midwifery Council Assistant Director, Insight and Intelligence Grade 10 £91,000 - £101,000 Hybrid working, London or Edinburgh base About us The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England, protecting the public by promoting high standards and supporting confidence in the professions. As one of the UK’s largest healthcare regulators, we rely on high‑quality insight and intelligence to shape effective regulation, strengthen public protection, and understand the experiences of the people and professionals we serve. About the team and what we do As Assistant Director of Insight and Intelligence, you will lead the NMC’s research, analysis and intelligence functions; expanding our portfolio of insight products, overseeing in‑house and commissioned research, and ensuring robust evaluation and consultation processes. You will also play a critical role in our intelligence work, from risk assessment and information‑sharing frameworks to our responsibilities as a prescribed body for whistleblowing. Your role and impact Working closely with senior leaders, regulatory partners and internal teams, you will champion the value of insight across the organisation and drive improvements in how we gather, analyse and communicate evidence. What you’ll bring Strategic and influential leadership expertise in delivering high‑quality research, analysis and intelligence in complex settings. Strong command of research and analytical methods, with expertise in intelligence‑sharing frameworks. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both specialist and non‑specialist audiences. A proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive improvement and innovation, and manage multiple workstreams effectively. Experience in regulatory, government or public‑sector environments, with the ability to collaborate, inspire curiosity and ensure insight work delivers meaningful organisational and sector‑wide impact. If you feel like you have the right skills and expertise and are ready to step in to this important leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. For further information about the role please click apply on website or contact our partners at GatenbySanderson for a confidential conversation about the role. Closing date: 5pm, Monday 16 March 2026