Head of Business Development and Education Support

Location: London or Liverpool

Published: 3 days ago

Closing: in 25 days

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.

The vacancy

Job title: Head of Business Development and Education Support

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 7, Appointments for this role will generally be made at £59,000 in London and £56,000 in Liverpool, depending on skills and experience.

Working arrangements: Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.

The Royal College of Physicians is recruiting an exceptional individual to join our Education Directorate as the Head of Business Development and Education Support. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the development of innovative educational products and services in a dynamic and expanding portfolio, contributing to the RCP's mission of improving patient care and reducing illness worldwide.

Purpose and scope

The Role

This pivotal role will drive the strategic growth and diversification of the RCP's education portfolio, delivering impactful learning and assessment opportunities for healthcare professionals. You will:

1. Lead on market research, product development, and lifecycle management.
2. Build and manage sustainable business models and pricing strategies.
3. Foster partnerships with UK and international organisations.
4. Lead teams across marketing, business development, and operations to meet ambitious financial and performance targets.
5. Serve as a key strategic leader within the directorate.

About you:

You are a strategic leader with a passion for innovation and education. Your background includes:

1. Proven experience in business development, strategic marketing, or education roles.
2. Strong knowledge of business models, finance, and market research.
3. A track record of managing successful teams and delivering complex projects on time and budget.
4. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
5. A commitment to our values: taking care, learning, and collaboration.

Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:

• Group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Life assurance
• Annual pay award (subject to trustee approval)
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
• Occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate eye care scheme
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applications received without a supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 22/01/25

Interview date: London: 30/01/25 and Liverpool: 31/01/25

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.