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The vacancy
Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.
The well-established and highly successful Accreditation Unit at the Royal College of Physicians is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive programme administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on tasks and projects to support allergy, clinical immunology and pulmonary rehabilitation services in high quality care for patients through several accreditation programmes; the Improving Quality in Allergy Services (known as IQAS), the Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (known as QPIDS) and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (known as PRSAS).
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual looking to develop an administrative career or enjoy utilising the skills they already have. With flexibility being essential for the workforce, this role is offered within a hybrid working environment with a blend of office and homeworking, with commitment dependent on service need.
Purpose and scope
About the role
As programme administrator, you will make an impact every day by:
You will need outstanding organisational skills and the ability to liaise and communicate confidently with a range of people. Using initiative and being able to work flexibly as a member of a busy team are also essential qualities. An interest in digital communication and social media will be preferable.
Key selection criteria:
For more information, please read the job description at the bottom of the page.
How to apply
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.
For an informal discussion about this role, candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on:
Email: recruitment@rcp.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 3075 1649
Closing date: 24 March 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 26 March 2026
Interviewing date: 02 April 2026
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Interviews could be arranged, and roles could be filled before the advertised closing date, we would therefore encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.
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.
INDLOW
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. 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.
The benefits
Buy
annual leave
Mental health activities
and sessions
Enhanced pension
scheme
Health cash plan and employee discounts
Our people
"I am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating, improving and influencing health care design and delivery".
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
"Working at the RCP, my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies".
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
"The RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyone’s opinion is valued, regardless of their role, and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them".
“Starting as an apprentice, I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities."
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