Job Description
Working hours full time (35 hours a week, Monday - Friday) Location London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office)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.Following a recent review, we are strengthening our executive leadership structure to support the Federations next phase of development. This includes the creation of a new Chief Assessment & Quality Officer role, providing dedicated executive leadership for assessment and quality assurance activities.
We are also recruiting a new Chief Operating Officer following the planned retirement of the current postholder.Both roles report directly to the Federation Chief Executive Officer, operate as peers within the executive leadership team, and will play a key part in leading organisational transformation and modernisation across complex, high-profile national functions.A critical and high-profile executive role with accountability for the integrity, quality and delivery of all Federation assessments. You will lead the end-to-end assessment function, ensuring: Robust, fair, secure and resilient assessmentsStrong regulatory confidence and complianceContinuous innovation in assessment design and deliveryExcellence in candidate experience and outcomesThis role requires a credible and experienced leader with a significant level of expertise in assessment, education or measurement within high-stakes environments, and the ability to operate confidently at Board and regulatory level.About you We are seeking: Proven executive leadership experience in complex organisationsThe ability to lead at scale, through others, in high-performing environmentsStrong strategic thinking combined with operational deliveryExperience working with Boards, senior stakeholders and external partnersA collaborative, values-driven leadership styleExperience leading transformation, change and organisational improvementWhy join us This is an opportunity to: Play a key role in shaping the future of postgraduate medical training and assessment across the UKLead complex functions at the highest level in a respected, mission-driven organisationWork with senior stakeholders across healthcare, education and regulationDrive meaningful organizational, operational and digital transformationContribute 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 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.TPBN1_UKTJ