Senior Executive Assistant

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We are committed to a hybrid working model that means most staff work flexibly, spending a minimum of 6 days a month in the office. However, the nature of this role will require the post holder to be present in the office at least 4 days per week, with some flexibility based on the annual cycle of activity. Standard working hours are between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

We are recruiting a Senior Executive Assistant for the Executive Office of the Royal College of Physicians.

Purpose and scope

This role supports the CEO, president, chair of the board of trustees, and senior leadership, ensuring effective communication and delivery of the college’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first‑class direct and responsive support to the CEO, president and chair of the RCP board of trustees including efficient coordination and management of the diary, mail, meetings, travel, accommodation, preparation of agendas, collating information, organisation, and recording meetings as required.
  • External‑facing activity
    • Assess enquiries directed to the president, CEO and chair of the board of trustees, triaging them in terms of importance, risk and determining any necessary delegation to senior officers and/or executive directors.
    • Communicate in writing, by email, over the phone and in person with senior stakeholders where appropriate.
    • Develop and maintain key relationships with counterparts in other medical royal colleges and the wider healthcare network, including membership of networking groups, to support key CEO and presidential stakeholder relationships.
  • Internal‑facing activity
    • Manage the activity of the executive office.
    • Work with senior levels of RCP governance including the PRCP, CEO, senior officers, college officers and executive leadership to ensure effective communication and flow of work and promote collaborative working across all areas of the college to maintain quality in the delivery organisational objectives.
    • Work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate, plan and deliver major corporate events.

About You

You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of providing first‑class executive support to senior position‑holders within a similar organisation. You will be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, capable of establishing strong working relationships with individuals across the organisation and confident making evidence‑based decisions while respecting the boundaries of your role. You will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most interesting work of the college.

Closing date

11th January 2026

Shortlist date

12th January 2026

Interview date

19th January 2026

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Administrative and Support Services

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Location:
Greater London
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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