The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.

Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.

Role: Development Executive, International Training

Salary: €47,000 - €52,000

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Global Training and Partnership Manager

Closing date: 17 May 2024 at 17:00

Standard Duties of Post

The Development Executive will be expected to:

• Have excellent attention to detail and ability.
• Play a role in the recruitment of international trainees in line with the department business plan for service continuity and growth.
• Business development acumen, including identifying opportunities for business growth, supporting marketing and engagement campaigns, etc.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify, secure and monitor training capacity required to support the business plan objectives.
• Managing the admission process, this includes webinars, shortlisting applications, organising interviews and issuing offer letters.
• Foster and oversee collaborative relationships across various departments, specifically the Training and Faculties Office (TFO).
• Facilitate timely and proper reporting to Sponsors and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a key link in gathering and providing feedback from trainees, graduates, sponsors and other key stakeholders to Manager, to support the continuing development, improvement and growth of the International Programmes.
• Establish and maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders, including the planning and execution of relevant stakeholder engagement plans.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of departmental projects and activities.
• Manage and co-ordinate assigned activities, including scheduling of meetings, preparing meeting documentation, recording minutes and following up on action items.
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of operational and project progress against the agreed schedule and flag issues as they arise.
• Prepare and present assigned activity updates to the Manager and Head of Function on a structured basis.
• Prepare and present proposals, reports and submissions as required for the effective development and delivery of departmental projects and activities.

Specific Conditions

The post holder must also be available to participate in some national and international travel, as required, and some flexibility around working hours will be required in response to the varying demands of the role.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of achievement in managing activities/programmes of work to successful outcomes
• Excellent organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage strict deadlines and to problem solve
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and at all levels of an organisation
• High personal energy and a positive approach to dealing with challenges and ambiguity
• Open to change and can manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

• University degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of RCPI governance structures, activities, and goals and objectives
• Excellent knowledge of computer/software packages

Competencies

• Task and Project Management,
• Technical Proficiency,
• Problem-Solving,
• Communication and Stakeholder Management

Why work with us

At the RCPI we value our employees and believe our talented team is the foundation of the Colleges success. That is why we aim to provide them with support and a range of benefits and services to create a work-life balance that suits you.:

Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days to all our employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave.

Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as annual flu vaccine.

Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offer a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all employees from their start date, giving staff the autonomy to work from home combined with time spent onsite.

Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme of 3.33% Employee contribution and 6.66% RCPI contribution is offered to every employee upon completion of probationary period.

Flexible Benefit: Pro-rata €1,000 annual flexible benefit upon completion of a successful probatory period.

Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary.

Learning & Development: We offer CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.

Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We were recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. We are an open and inclusive organisation that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We lead initiatives that support, promote and demonstrate a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity, as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion policy.