Working hours – full time (35 hours a week, Monday – Friday)
Location – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office)
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of physician training and standards across the UK and internationally. Through our work in assessment, training and professional development, we influence the quality of medical practice and patient care.
Both roles report directly to the Federation Chief Executive Officer, operate as peers within the executive leadership team, and will play a key part in leading organisational transformation and modernisation across complex, high‑profile national functions.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A broad executive leadership role responsible for organisational performance, operational delivery and sustainability across the Federation core activities (excluding assessment) and infrastructure.
You will lead:
- Training, CPD, international and wider operational activity
- Finance, risk and corporate services
- Organisational systems, infrastructure and delivery capability
Working closely with the CEO and Chief Assessment and Quality Officer, you will ensure the Federation operates as a coherent, resilient and high‑performing organisation and delivers effectively against its strategic and operational priorities.
About you
We are seeking:
- Proven executive leadership experience in complex organisations
- The ability to lead at scale, through others, in high‑performing environments
- Strong strategic thinking combined with operational delivery
- Experience working with Boards, senior stakeholders and external partners
- Experience leading transformation, change and organisational improvement
Opportunity
This is an opportunity to:
- Play a key role in shaping the future of postgraduate medical training and assessment across the UK
- Lead complex functions at the highest level in a respected, mission‑driven organisation
- Work with senior stakeholders across healthcare, education and regulation
- Drive meaningful organisational, operational and digital transformation
- Contribute directly to standards, quality and patient care
Starting salary on appointment will be circa £90,000 depending on experience (Grade 9 of the RCP Pay scales).
Benefits
- Annual leave
- Mental health activities and sessions
- Health cash plan and employee discounts
Equal Opportunities
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st‑century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
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