Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6. Liverpool – £47,956 ¦ London – £50,956. (Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and reward policy)
Location: London or Liverpool
Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The RCP is committed to a hybrid working model that enables flexible working. Currently staff are expected to attend the office for a minimum of 6 days per month; however, some months may require more frequent office attendance to support effective delivery of responsibilities.
Are you passionate about connecting and supporting members?
We are looking for an experienced engagement and relationship-building professional with a strong track record in membership, stakeholder, network or international engagement. As Head of global communities and networks, you will connect and support our growing global membership, working with international advisers, associate global directors, the Global Vice President and partners worldwide to strengthen relationships, member value, participation and international partnerships.
The successful candidate will be:
A strategic thinker who can turn organisational priorities into impactful engagement plans.
An exceptional relationship manager, confident working with senior clinicians, international partners and volunteers.
Experienced in developing and supporting communities, networks, advisory groups or representative bodies.
Skilled at using insight, data and feedback to improve performance and member experience.
Organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and projects across different countries and time zones.
Committed to inclusion, collaboration and ensuring diverse voices are represented and heard.
This is a unique opportunity to join the RCP at a pivotal moment as we deliver our new strategy, strengthen our global presence and create more opportunities for physicians worldwide to connect, contribute and benefit from being part of the RCP community.
For more information, please view our Job Description and Role Specification
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: 02 November 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified between: 11 and 18 November 2026
Interview date: 04 December 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.
