Treasurer

Contract type: Voluntary - Up to a maximum of 5 years, subject to annual appraisal, and commencing 1 April 2027.

Compensation: This role is not remunerated. The RCP offers a ‘clinician release supplement’ to the employer towards the cost of backfilling roles of up to £30,000 per annum.

Working hours: Up to 3 days per week.

Working arrangements: The role holder must be based in the UK and is expected to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role. This will include a mix of remote and on-site working (in both Liverpool and London), and elsewhere as required. Overnight stays may be required to support events (to be agreed in advance).

Role Profile

This role will be hosted in our Operations business unit. The Operations business unit was established to support delivery of the RCP’s strategic ambitions. It has primary responsibility for strategic priority 4 in the RCP’s strategy 2026–30, building organisational resilience and achieving responsible growth.

The unit has a key responsibility for ensuring that the RCP remains relevant, influential and financially sustainable in an increasingly complex external environment. It is home to the RCP’s people and culture, archives & museums, finance, IT, procurement and estates teams.

As Treasurer you will be one of the senior officers and an RCP trustee. You will discharge the duties required by charity law and the RCP byelaws, and undertake ceremonial duties.

Directly responsible to the president, you will work with the president, registrar, vice president for education and training, academic vice president, clinical vice president, global vice president, vice president for Wales and executive colleagues as part of the senior RCP team.

You will agree a work plan from time to time with the president, being mindful of the RCP’s strategy, annual operational plans and budgets, and availability of resource among clinical colleagues, the wider staff team, and the RCP itself.

Your primary responsibilities in this role will be:

• Provide financial leadership and strategic oversight to the RCP.
• Serve as a Trustee and contribute to effective Board governance.
• Lead the development of sustainable financial plans and reserves strategies.
• Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of the RCP's strategic objectives.
• Represent and promote the RCP's vision, values and interests internally and externally.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams aligned to organisational priorities.
• Ensure sound financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained.

How we’ll measure your success

• Deliver effective charity trustee and Board-level leadership.
• Champion and promote the RCP's vision, strategy and values.
• Support a sustainable and resilient financial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with RCP policies, financial procedures and governance requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with the senior leadership team.
• Lead, support and develop high-performing teams aligned to organisational priorities.

Key selection criteria

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Board, Governance & Trustee Expertise
• Organisational Growth & Transformation Experience
• Influential Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborative and Values-Driven Leadership

It is the duty of an applicant to obtain advance agreement from their employing authority that they will be given adequate time to perform RCP duties, in the context of activities recognised by the Department of Health and Social Care.

For more information about the role and its requirements, please view the role description which you can download at the top of this page.

Sometimes confidence can hold us back from applying for a job. However, we understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel that you meet most of our selection criteria but will have areas to grow, we would welcome your application. 

Our values

At the RCP we live our values everyday to ensure we create a workplace which is inclusive and respectful.

We understand that everybody plays a part and that by working to our values, we are creating an environment which best helps deliver on our mission: providing the best healthcare. 

Discover more about our values by reading our Living Our Values Framework downloadable at the top of this page

Where you will be working

This role is based remotely.

The role holder must be based in the UK and is expected to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role. This will include a mix of remote and on-site working (in both Liverpool and London), and elsewhere as required. Overnight stays may be required to support events (to be agreed in advance).

How to apply

For applicants wishing to apply, please click Apply Now to submit your CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the role description. 

Closing date: 25 October 2026

Interview date: Interviews are likely to be held on one of the following dates: 11/12 November 2026 and 17/18 November 2026.

Your candidate experience is extremely important to us. If you would like to discuss this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application, please reach out to our recruitment team:

• Email: recruitment@rcp.ac.uk
• Phone: 020 3075 1649

The RCP positively encourages applications for 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, our staff, our 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. that's why welcoming and having people who represent the 21st century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is so important to us.