Royal College of General Practitioners

Royal College of General Practitioners; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical organization in London is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Education Directorate. This role involves strategic leadership, relationship building, and enhancing GP education and training. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in organizational leadership and a commitment to quality outcomes for patients. Closing date for applications is 8th September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in complex organizations.
• Ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Proven record of innovating in education and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education Directorate and senior management team.
• Develop and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Engage with GPs to transform Continuing Professional Development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Change management

Job description

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is the largest Medical Royal College in the UK. With a network of over 55,000 dedicated family doctors, we are committed to supporting the development of general practice and promoting excellence in patient care.

At the heart of our College is a talented workforce of committed professionals who support our GP members in delivering our role at the forefront of GP education, training, research, and clinical standards. With the implementation of a new corporate plan, now is an exciting time to join us and we are looking for an outstanding Executive Director to lead our highly performing Education Directorate and be part of our senior management team.

This role is central to the RCGP’s purpose. As the NHS looks to deliver more care in the community, we have a unique opportunity to equip the profession with the skills to deliver on and lead this change. At the same time, our work on quality, standards and education is at the heart of delivering on our aspirations as a membership organisation, through our engagement with GPs throughout their careers and the transformation of our CPD offer.

We are looking for a leader who is values-led with the strategic capability to embrace this; someone who can balance risk and opportunity and set clear direction for a talented team. With experience of operating in organisations of relevant scale and complexity, you will bring an immediate appreciation of the need for quality and rigour alongside the big picture thinking necessary to lead our Education Directorate forward, ensuring we continue to innovate in a way that is responsive to the needs of our membership and focused on the best outcomes for patients.

You will be a natural relationship builder who can quickly secure personal credibility with a variety of stakeholders and lead a team through change. Collegiate in your approach, you will be comfortable working at pace within nuanced circumstances and bring the skills to develop and maintain a high-performance culture, inspiring and influencing at all levels.

Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025

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