Regulation and Professional Standards underpin our economy, our environment and our communities. As the world experiences unprecedented change, the need for effective and proportionate regulation, enabling our professions and industries to operate to the highest standards and that consumers, patients and the public are protected critical to shape a better society.

GatenbySanderson works with a range of regulator, professional membership and ombudsman organisations across the UK, supporting senior board and executive appointments. Our work includes advising on single, business critical appointments, providing support to organisations undergoing transformational change, with the appointment of entire teams and boards and helping to shape the governance and executive structure of new regulators. Our unique multiple Panel/Committee and Adviser service is hugely effective in bringing diversity and outstanding appointments to the professional and systems regulator communities.

We bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by organisations operating in modern and dynamic regulatory environments. We support candidates as they move between sectors and we are recognised for our ability to attract diverse talent to some of the most specialist and heavily scrutinised roles in the UK.

Client and candidate care is our top priority.
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Latest Vacancies

Head of Department, Digital Services Learning and Business

Financial Conduct Authority

London (hybrid working - minimum 50% in office for senior leaders; rising to minimum 60% from September 2026)

Chair

Health and Care Professions Council

In person meetings are held in our London office

Chair of Trustees

UK Cyber Security Council

UK wide

Chief Digital and Information Officer

National Audit Office

Central London (minimum two days on site)

Chief Executive

Financial Ombudsman Service

London

Chief Ombudsman

Financial Ombudsman Service

London

Trusted by

Care quality commission
General Medical Council
Ofsted
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Competition and Markets Authority
Audit Scotland
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
British Medical Association
Royal Institute of British Architects
Legal Services Board
Construction Industry Training Board
The Association of Accounting Technicians
General Dental Council
Office for Environmental Protection
OFGEM
Accounts Commission
Ofqual
National Audit Office

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Recently Filled Vacancies

Head of Policy (Household)

Consumer Council for Water

Birmingham or Cardiff – Agile working with regular office presence and national travel required.

Deputy Director Criminal Enforcement

Security Industry Authority

Remote or office based (Manchester or London). If office based, two days per week must be spent in the Manchester or Canary Wharf, London offices.

Chief Product and Technology Officer

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)

Hybrid with 2 to 3 days in the London Office and Onsite with partners

Deputy Director Compliance & Inspections – Private Security

Security Industry Authority

Remote or office based (Canary Wharf, London or Manchester), with regular UK travel

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