Job Description

Working arrangements:

Full time (35 hours a week). Standard working hours between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.


The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians based in the UK and with an international reach is a collaboration between the Royal College of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians and Glasgow and Royal College of Physicians. Collectively the colleges represent 50,000 physicians worldwide. For physicians in the UK and globally, the colleges provide an invaluable professional network, opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities.



The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers, including:

Examinations (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK - MRCP(UK) Training (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board - JRCPTB) Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Federation is looking for an

Administrator

to join the

Examinations team

and support with the coordination and delivery of MRCP(UK) examinations.

Key responsibilities

Administrative Support

: Supporting physicians with either/or combination of the examination process, trainee services and CPD activities.

Communication and customer service

: Communicate clearly and effectively, providing exceptional customer service when responding to enquiries from stakeholders by email, phone, social media and/or in person.

Report Writing

: You will write detailed reports that present information in a clear and accurate manner.

Database Management

: Updating databases and ensuring that records are up to date.

Other

: Some packing and shipping exam materials might be a part of your role. Any other duties as may be reasonably expected and which are commensurate with the level of the post, adhere and comply with the provisions of the RCP's health and safety policy, undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities

About you

Able to provide excellent customer service to stakeholders at all levels Effective written and verbal communication skills Able to safeguard confidential information and handle sensitive information appropriately Able to use general office software and technology and able to learn how to use particular software, technology and systems Accurate data entry and good attention to detail Interacts with staff and other professions with respect for difference and diversity Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to agreed changes and new ways of working positively, effectively and completely Able to prioritise and manage your workload according to importance and urgency and remains focused on routine tasks and understands why achievement is important Demonstrates an ability to work to deadlines and to agreed standard operating procedures

For more information, please read the job description and candidate brochure at the bottom of the 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: 23 January 2026


Interviewing date: TBC

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Interviews could be arranged, and roles could be filled before the advertised closing date, we would therefore encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.

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.