Project Manager – Licence in Dental Surgery Examination, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND

Job Title: Project Manager – Licence in Dental Surgery Examination

Salary: £41,655 to £44,000 per annum

Contract Type: 18-month Fixed Term Contract, full-time (35 hours)

Location: We fully support flexible working, from our offices in Holborn and from home. We do require staff to spend 20% of their time in the office. This is subject to role requirements.

About Us The Royal College of Surgeons of England is the professional body for surgery. Our mission is to build the future of the surgical profession and improve the delivery of surgical care. We do this through education, training, examination, supporting surgical research and providing support and advice for surgeons at all stages of their careers.

About The Role

Are you a proactive and experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering impactful projects? Do you have experience of working in the examination or assessment sector? The College is seeking to employ a Project Manager to lead the expansion of its Licence in Dental Surgery examination. This exam allows overseas trained dentists to apply to be on the UK Dental Register, and is expanding from accommodating 250 candidates in 2025 to 2000 in 2027.

Responsibilities

This is a hands‑on dynamic role where you’ll lead and support the expansion of a key exam in the College’s portfolio. You’ll engage with stakeholders across the College and beyond on project implementation, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets key performance targets.

About You

• Experience managing projects.
• Experience or understanding of education and assessment, and ability to become familiar with the context of high‑stakes examinations quickly.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, and the ability to influence individuals at all levels.
• A strategic mindset with problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Able to work across multiple projects and teams, and manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with project governance, project methodologies, and risk management.
• Excellent written skills, including report writing.
• Demonstratable knowledge of the MS Office suite of applications.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to best practice.

What We Can Offer You

• 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Variety of learning and development opportunities
• Well‑being programme & Employee Assistance Scheme

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026 (by 9am)

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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