Research Manager, GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

We are looking for an experienced professional to support the leadership and development of the GPhC’s research function. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape evidence-based decision making across the organisation and contribute to work that supports safe and effective pharmacy care across Great Britain. Closing date: 28th July 2026 (11.59pm)

Interview dates: w/c 10 August 2026

Salary: The starting salary for this post is £39,554, plus benefits

Location : Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working)

Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

The Role The Research Manager plays an important role in supporting the GPhC’s research, evaluation and insight activity, helping to ensure that organisational decisions, policy development and strategic priorities are informed by robust evidence and analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working strategically whilst also managing varied and meaningful projects within a complex and evolving environment. The role would particularly suit candidates with experience of research leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and translating research findings into practical insight as well as an understanding of pharmacy practice.

The Successful Applicant Will

• Have extensive experience of research methodologies, governance frameworks, and evidence-based practice.
• Possess strong analytical skills, including experience of data analysis, reporting, visualisation and interpretation.
• Be confident developing research proposals, managing and delivering multiple research projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Take a proactive and solution-focused approach to improving processes, systems and ways of working.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits When Joining Our Team In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

About The GPhC We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.

Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are currently required to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter, with these arrangements due to be reviewed in January 2027. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

Applying for this role If you believe you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to review the appointment brief and complete our application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the role and where you heard about this vacancy.

Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.

Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme, you don’t have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.

As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.

Important Notice for Applicants As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct Fitness to Practise (FtP) checks for any applicant who is currently, or has previously been, a registrant of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification. Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.