Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our organisation in delivering safe, effective, and kind nursing and midwifery practice that enhances health and wellbeing across the UK. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving organisational change, leading high-performing teams, and developing effective strategies to improve patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Inspiration: Lead and inspire colleagues to achieve excellent service delivery and patient safety. Regulatory Functions: Oversee significant cultural transformation and improvement programmes to protect patients and service recipients. Strategic Direction: Collaborate with the Council and Executive team to shape and deliver the organisation's strategic priorities. Stakeholder Engagement: Work with stakeholders and partners to find innovative solutions to complex challenges. Public Advocacy: Serve as a powerful advocate for public protection and patient safety, maintaining the organisation's independence. Person Specification: Qualifications and Experience: Proven success as a senior executive in a complex organisation, with experience in culture transformation, strategy development, policy planning, and operational effectiveness. Leadership Skills: Visible, motivational, and inspirational leadership with a track record of managing change and building strong relationships. Communication Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, act decisively, and resolve complex problems. Resilience: Confident under pressure and able to operate in an environment of uncertainty and change. Integrity: Strong commitment to openness, honesty, and inclusiveness. Political Awareness: Excellent political awareness and sensitivity. Commitment to Public Protection: Absolute commitment to patient safety and public protection.