COM249 - Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator 

Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Grade 3, £24,652 - £32,000 per annum. Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and award policy

Location: Regent’s Park, London

Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. Due to the nature of events, additional hours and the flexibility to travel may be needed. 

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is recruiting an Events Coordinator to join the Communication, Policy and Research directorate.

We’re looking for someone with a demonstrable record of success in an events coordinator or assistant role, organising digital and in person events.

Purpose and scope

Under the supervision of the Events Manager and in collaboration with the RCP Communication, Policy and Research directorate, you will coordinate events for the RCP’s event programme. The annual programme consists of webinars, conferences, lectures, ceremonies and other ad hoc events. You will support the delivery of these events both online via our streaming platform (RCP Player) and in person at the venues.

Please view the job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Our benefits

Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:

• 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• interest-free season ticket loan 
• life assurance
• employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
• occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
• cycle to work scheme 
• corporate eye care scheme
• professional training and development opportunities 
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands

About the RCP

The Royal College of Physicians is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applications received without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

If you have any queries about the application process or the role, please email recruitment@rcp.ac.uk.  

Closing date: 20 August

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 22 August

Expected interview date: 27 August. Interviews will be conducted in person at our London office.

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.

Last updated on Jul 30, 2024