Job Description

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 32,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.




From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.




To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Cafe and free entry to Surgeons' Hall Museums.




If you'd like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk

Position:

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The JCIE Administrator supports the work of the Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE) and the Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examinations (JSCFE), which manage the Specialty Fellowship Examinations for UK and international surgeons. These examinations, taken in two parts (written and clinical), allow successful candidates to apply for Fellowship with one of the four Royal Surgical Colleges.



Working within the Examinations, Education and Faculties Directorate as part of the JCIE/JSCFE Team, the JCIE Administrator plays a key role in delivering a large and complex examinations programme. The post involves close liaison with Board Chairs, Examiners, and Candidates, ensuring a professional, efficient, and friendly service.



Key responsibilities include preparing and managing documentation and reports, maintaining databases and spreadsheets, analysing data, coordinating meetings, and supporting decision-making processes. The role also requires effective internal and external communication, adherence to organisational policies, and flexibility to take on additional duties as required.



The JCIE Administrator will be required to travel and work away from Edinburgh for examinations; this will require overnight stays away from the normal place of residence. These commitments are an integral part of the job activities.

Requirements:

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This is a superb opportunity for an individual who is confident, methodical, organised and conscientious.



Educated to a minimum level of Standard Grade Credit Level (SCQF Level 5) or equivalent, or, you will have proven administrative, secretarial and database experience.



You will have excellent communication and team working skills. You will be a proficient user of the MS Office suite and have the ability to prioritise your workload with minimum supervision. A high level of professionalism and diplomacy is required for the role as is a willingness to take on new challenges and be receptive to change.



Please note that agencies need not apply.

Other information:

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Dates of interviews will be confirmed in due course.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted in the first instance by email.





The application is a tool for helping us to shortlist candidates for interview and as a basis for the interview itself. Any decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely upon the information you supply on your application.



If you have any difficulty in completing the forms or require the forms in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Department by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk


The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an equal opportunities employer. If you consider you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and have any specific requirements, or require assistance or reasonable adjustments (for example, information in larger font) to be made for you during the selection process, we will do our best to assist you. You are given the opportunity to express your needs by attaching a separate sheet to your application form or by contacting the HR Department on +44 (0) 131 527 1587 or by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk


The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form can be returned with your application. It will be retained within the HR Department and used solely for monitoring purposes; it will not be made available to the short-listing panel.



Thank you for your interest in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. We look forward to receiving your completed application by

9am on Monday 3 November 2025.

If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.