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Regional Director - RCN02563

Management | Up to three locations available with hybrid working see advert | £90,390

Contract type: Permanent

Regional Director x2

Post 1 - RCN Bolton Office with hybrid working, 35 hours, permanent
Post 2 - RCN Eastern and the East Midlands Nottingham or Bury St Edmonds, with hybrid working Regional Office(s)

Salary range £90,390 - £101,550 per annum pro rata*

There is more to the RCN than you might think. We’re a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference – to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life – we are nurses, trade unionists, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers… together we are so much more. We couldn’t do what we do without our people.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

As the RCN Regional Director you'll use your positive attitude and your experiences as a nurse and a leader to improve the working lives of nurses and the provision of health and social care in your region.

It's a job full of possibilities. You’ll be adept at influencing decision makers across the health, social care and political spectrum, speak for our members and getting results. You will be a leading voice for the nursing profession locally.

Every day will be filled with opportunities as you find new ways to lead and support the development of staff, activists and members. Promoting nursing’s contribution to health and social care delivery and representing our members will be your primary role, but you’ll also see the possibilities that new members can bring. You’ll get involved in leading campaigns, help shape the organisations thinking on contemporary nursing issues and contribute to national projects.

To join us you’ll need to be an experienced inclusive manager with the ability to effectively lead, develop and motivate a team. You’ll need a current and active registration with the NMC and a passion for nursing.

The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between teams is at the heart of this leadership role. You’ll have experience of driving change and delivering excellent service.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As proud member of the employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Patricia Marquis, Director RCN England on 01635 232826.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk.

Opening date: 21 November 2024

Closing date: 11.59pm on 12 January 2025

Assessment date: 23 January 2025 (location to be confirmed)

Interview date: 31 January 2025 (location to be confirmed)

Interview date:

Contracted hours: 35

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