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The vacancy
Working hours – full time (35 hours a week, Monday - Friday)
Location – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office)
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of physician training and standards across the UK and internationally. Through our work in assessment, training and professional development, we influence the quality of medical practice and patient care.
Following a recent review, we are strengthening our executive leadership structure to support the Federation’s next phase of development. This includes the creation of a new Chief Assessment & Quality Officer role, providing dedicated executive leadership for assessment and quality assurance activities. We are also recruiting a new Chief Operating Officer following the planned retirement of the current postholder.
Both roles report directly to the Federation Chief Executive Officer, operate as peers within the executive leadership team, and will play a key part in leading organisational transformation and modernisation across complex, high-profile national functions.
Chief Assessment & Quality Officer (CAQO)
A critical and high-profile executive role with accountability for the integrity, quality and delivery of all Federation assessments.
You will lead the end-to-end assessment function, ensuring:
Robust, fair, secure and resilient assessments
Strong regulatory confidence and compliance
Continuous innovation in assessment design and delivery
Excellence in candidate experience and outcomes
This role requires a credible and experienced leader with a significant level of expertise in assessment, education or measurement within high-stakes environments, and the ability to operate confidently at Board and regulatory level.
About you
We are seeking:
Proven executive leadership experience in complex organisations
The ability to lead at scale, through others, in high-performing environments
Strong strategic thinking combined with operational delivery
Experience working with Boards, senior stakeholders and external partners
A collaborative, values-driven leadership style
Experience leading transformation, change and organisational improvement
Why join us
This is an opportunity to:
Play a key role in shaping the future of postgraduate medical training and assessment across the UK
Lead complex functions at the highest level in a respected, mission-driven organisation
Work with senior stakeholders across healthcare, education and regulation
Drive meaningful organizational, operational and digital transformation
Contribute directly to standards, quality and patient care.
Starting salary on appointment will be circa £90,000 depending on experience (Grade 9 of the RCP Pay scales).
For further information, please refer to the supporting documentation downloadable as the bottom of this page:
Job Description - CAQO
Candidate Briefing Pack
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 informal discussions about either role please contact Rachael O’Flynn, Federation CEO (Rachael.OFlynn@thefederation.uk).
For an informal discussion about the application process, candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on:
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.
Who we are
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, based in the UK and with international reach, is a collaboration between the:
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Physicians
Collectively, the colleges represent more than 50,000 physicians worldwide. For physicians in the UK and globally, the colleges provide an invaluable professional network, opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities.
The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers, including:
Examinations (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK – MRCP(UK))
Training (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board – JRCPTB)
Continuing professional development (CPD)
The benefits
Buy annual leave
Mental health activities and sessions
Enhanced pension scheme
Health cash plan and employee discounts
Our people
Rachael O’Flynn
Federation Chief Executive Officer
“I've always been motivated by work that has purpose. I'm proud to support collaboration across the three Royal Colleges, helping to advance our shared work in medical education and professional standards—all with the common goal of improving patient care."
Jonathan Bates
Editor
“What I enjoy most about working for the Federation is knowing the editorial work I do directly shapes the exams doctors sit. That sense of purpose is what makes the job so rewarding”.
Amanpreet Panesar
Curricula and Professional Standards Manager
“Over years, the Federation has given me great opportunities to grow and develop my career. I've always felt supported and the positive culture and focus on work-life balance make it a great place to work”.
Anna Johnson
Exams Coordinator
“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.”
Craig Gunderson
Internal Communications Manager
"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".
Cameron Carby
IT Desktop Support Analyst
“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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