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 Property Operations Assistant is a key member of the Property Department, providing essential seven-day-a-week support for the College's estate on a rotational schedule. Reporting to the Property Manager, and under the leadership of the Head of Property, the role includes delivering porterage services, conducting daily security tasks, and performing health and safety compliance checks to ensure the estate's smooth operation and statutory compliance.


The role is also responsible for routine maintenance inspections, addressing minor property repairs, and supporting the broader property programme to uphold the College's operational excellence and heritage preservation. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual committed to contributing to the College's values and mission.


The key duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Securely open and close College properties and conduct daily security checks to safeguard the integrity of the College's buildings and grounds, responding promptly to incidents and escalating issues as necessary. Carry out health and safety compliance checks, ensuring that all areas meet statutory requirements and internal standards, and report any concerns to the Property Manager. Undertake routine maintenance inspections, identifying and reporting issues requiring attention, and with appropriate training and support, executing minor repairs to maintain the operational condition of the estate. Support the implementation of planned preventative maintenance programmes by assisting with inspections, monitoring schedules, and liaising with contractors where required. Using basic property management software respond to and log tasks, tracking and supporting maintenance and health and safety schedules. Support the reception team when required, greeting visitors to the College, providing wayfinding and information as needed. Perform porterage duties, including the movement of equipment, furniture, and deliveries across the College's estate, ensuring efficient logistical support for daily operations including support for College Ceremonial activities. Undertake routine ground maintenance works including litter picking and cleaning of exterior spaces. Work collaboratively within the Property Department team to support sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency improvements, and the overall management of the College's historic and operational estate.

Requirements:

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The Property Operations Assistant will work a rotational shift pattern to ensure 7-day coverage is in place for the College. The role holder will have experience in property operations, facilities support, and/or building maintenance, with a proven ability to carry out routine inspections and minor repairs. A basic qualification in health and safety, such as IOSH Working Safely, is required or the commitment to work towards one.


Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are needed, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. The role necessitates a customer-focused approach and excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and adaptability. Familiarity with heritage or historic buildings and the operational challenges they present is desirable, along with the ability to use property management software to enhance efficiency.


The role holder requires a degree of physical ability including working at height, dexterity to effectively use a range of tools, as well as manual handling and lifting loads.

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 Friday 7 November 2025

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