Director, Regulated Programmes

About the role

Save the Children International is seeking a Director, Regulated Programmes to provide strategic oversight of medical and construction‑related risks across its global operations. The role will enhance quality and impact by ensuring technical expertise is available where and when it is needed, driving evidence‑based decision‑making and accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global Regulated Programmes team, setting strategic priorities and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.
• Develop and implement risk‑management strategies for medical and construction programmes, ensuring proactive identification, mitigation, monitoring and control of risks.
• Oversee medical incident management and escalation, coordinating with senior leadership, audit committees, donors and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements, including maintenance of SCI licences for MHRA, WDA(H) and Home Office controlled drugs.
• Maintain and regularly review programme risk registers, aligning mitigations with the SCARF framework and cross‑functional inputs.
• Proactively manage emerging risks at Country Office level, escalating significant exposures in line with enterprise risk appetite.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in risk management, regulatory compliance and programme quality within an international humanitarian or development context.
• Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, with responsibility for multiple direct reports.
• Strong understanding of medical and construction regulatory environments, including licences and controlled substances.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, donors and external regulators.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a track record of driving evidence‑based improvements.

Required skills