Lay Council Member

£7,800 per annum (for 18 days) Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Part-time, fixed term Join our Council Non-executive opportunity to join our Council as a lay Council member We are looking for a new lay member to join our Council. This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and scrutiny of the work of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). The GOsC is a modern, inclusive, and innovative healthcare regulator and we consider diversity to be a strength. We wish to encourage applications from the widest possible field of candidates to help us reflect UK society. Note that this position is not open to osteopaths. Please get in touch if you: are passionate about healthcare regulation can apply skills from other areas in your life to this role want to help us improve our work to protect the public and develop the osteopathic profession. You would be expected to commit no more than 18 days a year and earn £7,800 a year. We pay reasonable travel and subsistence expenses which are incurred as part of this role. Appointment starts July 2026 (initially for up to four years) subject to Professional Standards Authority scrutiny and Privy Council approval. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Closing date: 11.30am on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 Our Council is made up of five osteopath and five lay (non-osteopath) members. All appointments are subject to approval by the Privy Council in accordance with The General Osteopathic Council (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 2015. The General Osteopathic Council is the UK-wide statutory body established by the Osteopaths Act 1993 to regulate and develop the osteopathic profession and ensure public protection. xbpsjku The GOsC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1172749). We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity.