About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 32,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.
From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.
Working with us
At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.
To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
HR Business Partner (People, Process & Systems) will act as a strategic HR Business Partner in leading the operational HR delivery, including employee relations, policy development, HR Systems and performance.The role ensures that day-to-day HR practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned to the College’s strategic aims and objectives.
The HR BP will play a direct role in the delivery of results through input on ER strategy, legal compliance and organisational change and will work with a level of autonomy to guide and influence our managers and SLT members on issues which carry risks to the organisation.
Role holder will provide expert guidance on complex or sensitive employee relations matters, lead the development & review of HR policies and ensure legal & best practice compliance. HR BP will drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery, including digital and conduct internal audits to ensure a high standard of compliance is met.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to a progressive business where people are at the heart of what they do.Post holder should hold a Degree in HR or business-related field or equivalent experience along with CIPD level 7 or equivalent certification. Will need to have demonstrable experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role or Senior HR Operational role.
Post holder should have an expert understanding of UK employment law, generalist HR practices and employee relations best practice with working knowledge of HR systems and digital service delivery. Need to be familiar with data protection, safeguarding, and risk management within a regulated environment.
This post will have formal line management responsibilities with reporting of an HR Advisor and HR Systems Analyst.
Dates of interviews will be confirmed in due course. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted in the first instance by email.
The application is a tool for helping us to shortlist candidates for interview and as a basis for the interview itself. Any decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely upon the information you supply on your application.
If you have any difficulty in completing the forms or require the forms in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Department by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an equal opportunities employer. If you consider you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and have any specific requirements, or require assistance or reasonable adjustments (for example, information in larger font) to be made for you during the selection process, we will do our best to assist you. You are given the opportunity to express your needs by attaching a separate sheet to your application form or by contacting the HR Department on +44 (0) 131 527 1587 or by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form can be returned with your application. It will be retained within the HR Department and used solely for monitoring purposes; it will not be made available to the short-listing panel.
Thank you for your interest in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. We look forward to receiving your completed application by 9am on Wednesday 22 October 2025. If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.