Recruitment
Current vacancies
We are currently recruiting for the following:
- Osteopath Council members
Council members
We are looking for two osteopaths to join our Council, including one who lives or works mainly in Scotland. This is an opportunity to contribute to future decision making and 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 only 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 should expect to work no more than 18 days a year and earn £7,800 a year. All Council meetings are held in London in-person. We pay reasonable travel and subsistence expenses which are incurred as part of this role. Appointment starts 1 July 2025 (subject to Professional Standards Authority scrutiny and Privy Council approval).
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.
If you’re interested but unsure of what’s involved, come along to our 45 minute webinar on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 6pm. You can ask questions and hear directly from our current Council member, Sandie Ennis. Sign up to attend
Closes: 11.30am Monday 24 February 2025
In person interviews: Wednesday 21 May 2025
How to apply
For further information and to apply, please read the Information Pack and complete Application Form 1 and Application Form 2, which can be accessed below. Alternative format versions are available from our HR team at: hr@osteopathy.org.uk
Guidance and application forms
Information pack
Application form 1 (online – opens in Online surveys)
Application form 1 (PDF) for info/reference
Application form 2 (online – opens in Online surveys)
Application form 2 (PDF) for info/reference
