The role
Legal Administrative Assistant x2 Up to 3 locations - Cardiff Gate, RCN UK HQ, or Exeter Permanent, 35 hours per week £26451- £28968 pro rata* plus London weighting if applicable There may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss if alternative office locations are available. At the Royal College of Nursing we're an optimistic organisation. And we've got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too. As a Legal Administrative Assistant to the Regulatory legal team you will use your positive attitude, organisational skills and your ability to deliver top quality customer service to provide administrative support to a busy team of Legal Officers representing RCN members in relation to regulatory and employment law matters. It's a job full of possibilities as you could get involved in anything from arranging meetings with members to liaising with barristers' chambers and preparing documents. We'll look to you to help plan diaries and organise and keep files up to date. It's a great way to build your knowledge of our work and develop your potential. As a Legal Administrative Assistant you will have hands on involvement in supporting our members and direct contact on a daily basis, utilising your customer service skills and passion for our services.
The person
Our selection process Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know. Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details and timescales
Contact details For more information or for an informal discussion about the role or available locations please contact Vanessa Charlton at For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact Opening date: 01 October 2025 Closing date: 26 October 2025 If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, this vacancy may close earlier. Assessment & interview date: 06 November 2025
Job Reference: RCN02750