Head of Regulation

TPP are working with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), a leading provider of qualifications for Dental Nurses in the UK, to recruit for a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role, ensuring compliance and excellence within the organisation. Join as the Head of Regulation and drive quality, innovation, and regulatory success.

Benefits Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Employment type: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Remote / hybrid working with flexibility to attend Preston Head Office for meetings.
• Personal Development: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

About the Organisation

NEBDN is on a mission to empower dental nurses through qualifications that enhance lifelong career development. Guided by values of fairness, collaboration, and inclusivity, the organisation is a leader in dental nurse education and development. As the Head of Regulation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its reputation and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

About the Role

As Head of Regulation and a member of the Senior Management Team, you will:

• Safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Develop and oversee a cutting-edge quality assurance framework for consistent service excellence.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory reporting, including annual compliance statements, external audits, and adverse effect management.
• Lead internal and external quality teams to maintain educational standards that reinforce the charity's leadership position.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a robust quality assurance framework aligned with best practices.
• Lead regulatory reporting, including statements of compliance, thematic reviews, and data requests.
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring timely and effective organisational responses.
• Oversee training on compliance and best practices for quality assurance teams.
• Represent the charity in external networks and foster partnerships with education regulators.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators to the Executive and Board.
• Manage budgets and drive efficiencies through successful change initiatives.

Skills / Experience Required

You must have:

• Significant people management experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in regulatory reporting, including preparing statements of compliance for Ofqual.
• Proven success in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with educational regulatory bodies and handling risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Empathy with the organisation's values.

To Apply

• Covering letter 
  • No more than 1 page of A4
  • Addressing the required skills and experience listed above
• CV

Interview Process

• One-stage, in-person (Preston) interview
  • Competency-based questions - provided in advance.
  • A presentation based on a pre-assigned scenario.

Deadline for Applications

• Friday 7^th February 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.