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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Are you a confident multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Do you have experience supporting senior stakeholders, managing complex admin processes, and balancing competing priorities with professionalism and resilience? If so, we want to hear from you.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as a Senior Administrator within the Faculties team. This is a six-month temporary role, supporting a diverse and high-profile portfolio of work within the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care.


You'll be working at the heart of a dynamic and mission-driven team, engaging directly with volunteer clinicians, College staff, and external partners to deliver critical education and governance services.

What you'll be doing:

Providing high-quality administrative support for key education programmes, events, and governance activity. Managing meeting logistics and documentation, including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking. Supporting projects and processes related to volunteer engagement and membership. Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Contributing to the smooth running of Faculty systems and services.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a respected professional body with a global reputation, doing meaningful work that supports healthcare professionals and contributes to patient safety. You'll be part of a supportive team and an inclusive organisational culture that values integrity, respect, and innovation.

Requirements:

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We're looking for someone who:

Is organised, methodical, and thrives in a busy environment. Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person. Has experience supporting senior boards, committees, or project teams. Works well with a wide range of stakeholders and adapts quickly to change. Is proactive, reliable, and brings a solutions-focused attitude to their work.

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 4th August 2025

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