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 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
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Faculty Coordinator (2 x vacancies) - Grade 3
We are looking for two Faculties Coordinators to join our team. Reporting to the Faculties Development Manager you will support the governance, projects and activities behind our six fantastic Faculties. You will work alongside world leading surgeons and healthcare professionals from across the UK and beyond, helping to advance education, raise professional standards and improve patient care.
No two days are the same. You will coordinate committee activity, support Faculty projects and events and brief our volunteers. You will build strong relationships with our inspiring volunteers and members and work collaboratively with colleagues from across the College to deliver an exceptional experience.
This role offers genuine opportunities for professional development. You'll gain experience in governance, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and service improvement, while developing the skills and confidence to progress within the Faculties team. The role forms part of our development pathway towards a Faculties Development Lead position.
You will join a team that enjoys collaborative working. We create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge constructively, learn from one another and celebrate success. We are committed to reflective practice and continuous learning, with comprehensive induction, ongoing training and coaching to help you thrive in the role.
There may be an occasional requirement to work outside normal office hours or travel within the UK to support meetings and events.
We are looking for someone with the right attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If you are excited by the role and believe you have transferable skills and the potential to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Ideally, you will have experience of:
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Coordinating projects, committees or operational activities involving multiple senior stakeholders.
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Planning and organising competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
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Building positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers or customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Producing high-quality written communication, reports or meeting documentation.
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Using Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint and Excel.
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Working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
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Acting with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
Experience in a professional membership organisation, healthcare, education or a governance environment would be beneficial, but it is not essential. Experience of working in an intercultural context would be a useful advantage.
What matters most is that you are enthusiastic, adaptable and keen to learn. We will provide a full induction, training and ongoing support. We will provide opportunities for reflective practice and professional development, to help you build and develop a rewarding career with the College.
As our team evolves, we are investing in future capabilities such as AI literacy, workflow automation, service design, data visualisation and business analysis. If you are curious about new ways of working and enjoy learning, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop these skills as part of your career with us.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and agencies need not apply.
Dates of interviews will be week commencing 17 August 2026. 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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 the Closing Date. If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.
