Phil Martin

Phil Martin has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role being the Assistant Director of Education Policy at the General Medical Council. In this position, they led policy development relating to medical education and was responsible for credentialing for doctors and addressing issues such as flexibility in training and health and disability. Phil was also part of the leadership team for the directorate and the GMC as a whole, contributing to patient safety and supporting doctors.

Before joining the General Medical Council, Phil worked at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for several years in various positions. Phil served as the Deputy Director of Labour Market Interventions Strategy, where they led a division in designing and implementing policies to help individuals return to work. Phil also played a vital role in negotiating the labour market regime with HM Treasury, protecting core spend and securing additional funding for trials.

Additionally, Phil served as the Deputy Director for Change, Planning, and Policy (maternity leave cover), overseeing the Department's contracts with service providers and renegotiating contracts to improve outcomes and save costs. Phil was also the Product Owner for the Universal Credit program, leading a large team to successfully design, deliver, and launch the program.

Earlier in their career, Phil held roles such as District Operations Manager, where they managed multiple jobcentres and staff responsible for paying benefits and supporting individuals back into work. Phil also served as Cross-cutting Strategy and Deputy Head of Communications, Strategy Lead for Older People and Ageing Society, and held various policy, operational, and change roles.

Overall, Phil Martin has a breadth of experience in policy development, leadership, project management, and strategic planning across different sectors, particularly in healthcare and workforce support.

Phil Martin attended the University of Oxford from 2000 to 2003. During this time, they pursued a degree in History and successfully obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors.