Working hours – full time (35 hours a week, Monday – Friday)
Location – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office)
Overview
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.
Role Summary
Following a recent review, we are strengthening our executive leadership structure to support the Federation’s next phase of development. This includes creating a new Chief Assessment & Quality Officer role, providing dedicated executive leadership for assessment and quality assurance activities. The role reports directly to the Federation Chief Executive Officer and will play a key part in leading organisational transformation and modernisation across complex, high‑profile national functions.
Responsibilities
- Robust, fair, secure and resilient assessments
- Strong regulatory confidence and compliance
- Continuous innovation in assessment design and delivery
- Excellence in candidate experience and outcomes
Qualifications
- Credible and experienced leader with significant expertise in assessment, education or measurement within high‑stakes environments
- Ability to operate confidently at Board and regulatory level
- 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
- A collaborative, values‑driven leadership style
- Experience leading transformation, change and organisational improvement
What You’ll Gain
- 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).
Closing date: 01 June 2026
1st stage interviewing date: w/c 08 June 2026
2nd stage interviewing date: w/c 15 June 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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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