35 hours per week, 5/7, including evenings and weekends
Since being granted our Royal Charter in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world. Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000 Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership. Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich and extensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi‑award winning events offering, 1599 at the Royal College.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is built around delivering:
* Excellent education and outstanding member experience
* New standards through assessment and gold standard qualifications
* Transformative impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider world
Our Vision
To build an influential global community that enables our Members to develop the skills, knowledge and influence to improve healthcare standards worldwide.
Our Mission
We want to enable our Members to achieve their full potential as healthcare professionals and give them an influential voice in the world.
Our Values
We’re committed to putting our people first: Fellows and Members, those undertaking our education and assessment, colleagues and partners. We aim to live by our values of community, integrity, innovation, inspiration and inclusivity.
* Community – Working together to support one another to succeed; listening to and engaging with partners and people, locally, nationally and globally, to achieve our core purpose.
* Integrity – Valuing and learning from our heritage and commitment to excellence; never compromising on our core purpose, our standards and the quality of delivery.
* Innovation – Proactively challenging current thinking with a forward‑looking agile approach that meets the changing needs of our members and all those who interact with us.
* Inspiration – Leading by example through open dialogue, teamwork and engagement to maximise our potential and affect change.
* Inclusivity – Demonstrating care, kindness, civility, generosity and mutual respect through the way we welcome, work and interact with people.
The Role
Reporting to the Conference and Event Sales Manager, the Conference and Event Sales Executive is responsible for the generation and maximisation of revenue opportunities for 1599 at the Royal College. The post holder will interact frequently with new and existing customers with the intention of securing repeat and expanded business across all sectors, while managing client expectations to generate further sales. The role will involve identifying and pursuing sales opportunities, generating new bookings, managing existing client relationships, and working to achieve agreed sales targets and KPIs. The post holder will also coordinate events within the College and deputise for the Conference and Event Sales Manager when required.
About You
* Degree level education or equivalent experience
* Experience in conference and event sales with a proven track record
* Strong interpersonal skills to promote the business
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence decision makers at all levels
* Supervisory experience in a similar environment
* Experience across corporate and medical sectors
Job Context and Special Features
Due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, the post holder will be expected to work five days out of seven every week, with variable shifts covering early mornings, evenings and weekend events. A flexible approach to the role is required.
Benefits
* Hybrid working – at least 50% working in College, dependent on the needs of the business
* Pension Scheme – The College offers a contributory pension scheme with employee contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, based on the employee’s chosen contribution level
* Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Health and Wellbeing Benefit
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Interview Schedule: Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c27th April 2025.
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