As a programme administrator you will be responsible for administrating accreditation assessments, handling customer enquiries, administrating committee meetings and training days, and undertaking general administrative tasks for the Accreditation Unit. Purpose and scope The successful candidates will: Be exceptionally organised and interested in improving processes Enjoy communicating with a range of individuals, developing great working relationships Be experienced at working in project support roles Have a passion for improving the healthcare workforce and its services. About the role As an administrator, you will make an impact every day by: Support services to register with the accreditation/ certification scheme, making clear the benefits of accreditation/certification. Organise accreditation assessments and process applications and results. Liaise with assessors, clinicians and services to administer all aspects of the accreditation and/or certification process from start to finish, ensuring timelines are adhered to and that a high quality service is delivered. Update other team members on the progress of assessments during weekly meetings and escalate queries appropriately. Keep up to date and accurate records. Support team with administrative support relating to quality improvement projects. Contribute to the development of new guidance materials. Continuously strive for improvement and proactively identify more efficient ways of working. You will need outstanding organisational skills and the ability to liaise and communicate confidently with a range of people. Using initiative and being able to work flexibly as a member of a busy team are also essential qualities. About us Accreditation is a method of improving the quality of healthcare by assessing clinical services in relation to agreed standards. The Accreditation Unit team pride themselves on their dedication to delivering high quality work and making a difference. We have a culture of involvement; everyone’s views matter and we want you to contribute your ideas and help shape and improve what we do. Further information This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values – collaboration, learning and taking care. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Thabo Nhemachena, JAG Senior Coordinator ( thabo.nhemachena@rcp.ac.uk ). For more information about the role and RCP, please view the role description attachment at the bottom of this page. How to apply Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted. For an informal discussion about this role, candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on: Email: recruitment@rcp.ac.uk Telephone: 020 3075 1649 Closing date: 09 October 2025 Interviewing date: w/c 13 October 2025 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. INDLOW Who we are The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. The benefits Buy annual leave Mental health activities and sessions Enhanced pension scheme Health cash plan and employee discounts Our people Dr Mumtaz Patel RCP President "I am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating, improving and influencing health care design and delivery". Anna Johnson Exams Coordinator “As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.” Chiraag Panchal Executive Director of People and Culture "Working at the RCP, my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies". Anna Johnson Exams Coordinator “As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.” Craig Gunderson Internal Communications Manager "The RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyone’s opinion is valued, regardless of their role, and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them". Cameron Carby IT Desktop Support Analyst “Starting as an apprentice, I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities." Documents