Course Executive

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven professional to join our events and education team. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, motivated, and eager to develop a career in events and educational courses. Whether you are a recent graduate or have prior experience in events or education, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience coordinating high-quality courses and workshops that support women’s health professionals worldwide.

RCOG Events is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding its education portfolio to deliver innovative, accessible, and high-quality learning opportunities for the global women’s health community. Aligned with our strategic ambitions, we are evolving our courses, skills-based workshops, and webinars to ensure they meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.

To support this growth, we are seeking a Course Executive to deliver and support the administration of our repeatable courses and workshops with operational excellence. This is a pivotal role, providing the opportunity to ensure every course runs smoothly, delegates and faculty are supported, and RCOG’s standards of quality and professionalism are upheld.

You will combine operational expertise with strong organisational and communication skills, overseeing the end-to-end administration and delivery of courses, coordinating faculty and delegates, and supporting new or redeveloped courses from pilot through to repeatable delivery. Working closely with the Head of Course Development and Delivery, internal teams, and external faculty, you will ensure courses are delivered efficiently and financially sustainable, and provide a seamless learning experience.

Collaborating with stakeholders, faculty, and colleagues, you will act as a key operational contact for all aspects of course delivery, driving consistency, quality, and engagement while supporting the College’s mission to improve healthcare for women and girls worldwide.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the end-to-end administration and logistics of repeatable courses and workshops, ensuring a smooth experience for delegates and faculty.
• Support the development and pilot of new or redeveloped courses, providing operational expertise and guidance.
• Coordinate faculty participation, including invitations, travel arrangements, and expenses.
• Manage course systems and data (registrations, CRM, online platforms) accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor course budgets and ensure operational decisions support financial sustainability.
• Liaise with internal teams, delegates, and faculty to resolve queries and maintain high-quality service.
• Support continuous improvement by collating feedback, reviewing processes, and implementing enhancements to the course experience.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Requirements:

• Interest in the delivery of courses, workshops, and educational programmes.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, including planning, coordinating multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and following procedures.
• Ability to manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including internal teams, faculty, delegates, and committees.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and support continuous improvement in course delivery and operational processes.
• Proficiency in standard IT applications (Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn new systems for registrations, CRM, and online delivery.
• Interest in healthcare, education, and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25th December to 1st January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced well-being and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development, and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Agile and flexible working environment, and free lunch on-site
• Lifestyle discounts

Conditions of employment

• Please note: all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor a work visa.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Apply to our website
• The application deadline is 10.00 am on Wednesday, 18th March 2026
• If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team on 020 7772 6453 or [email protected].
• If you require any adjustments to apply for this role or need the job advert in an alternative format, please contact us via [email protected]. We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.

Interviews

• Interviews are to be held on Friday, 27th March 2026

Policies

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare, and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences.

If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We take positive action in employing disabled people. Please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability.

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