Governance and Secretariat Officer

Company: The Royal College of Radiologists
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for a highly organised and proactive Governance and Secretariat Officer to join our dynamic Governance Team.

As one of five Governance professionals at the heart of the organisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the RCR runs smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to support senior Boards and Committees including the Presidents and Vice Presidents while gaining exposure to a wide range of governance activity.

If you’re looking to grow your career in governance and enjoy being at the centre of organisational decision making, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior Boards, Committees and working groups—preparing agendas, drafting papers and taking accurate minutes.
  • Support the Vice Presidents in leading their Faculties, ensuring strong and effective governance processes.
  • Coordinate governance activity across the College, following up actions, planning meeting cycles and maintaining accurate records.
  • Handle governance queries, draft correspondence and support governance inductions for new Officers and Board members.
  • Contribute to cross College governance work, including the AGM, governance reviews and GDPR guidance.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior clinicians, other royal colleges and professional bodies.

What you’ll need

  • Experience providing administrative or committee support in a complex or sensitive environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with impeccable accuracy.
  • A clear, analytical approach with sound judgement, discretion and a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
  • Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
  • Equipment provided to work from home
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

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Posted: June 6th, 2026