Events Assistant

Job title: Events Assistant

Contract type: Fixed term (6 months)

Salary: Appointments for this role will generally be made at £25,222.

Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. Due to the nature of events, additional hours and the flexibility to travel may be needed.

The Royal College of Physicians is recruiting a proactive Events Assistant to support the delivery of our event programmes in London. We're looking to hire someone who is immediately available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of event coordination activities and tasks in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you’ll do:

Support event delivery from pre-event preparation to on-site logistics and post-event follow-up
Manage and update website content for events and digital platforms
Source speaker bios, images, and quotes for event marketing materials
Provide admin and logistical support including surveys, thank-you emails, and
maintaining the events calendar
Handle CRM and digital CMS updates to ensure accurate data management
Manage delegate queries through email and phone, but also during our in person
events
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Our benefits

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:

29 days holiday per annum (pro rata), plus bank holidays
group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
interest-free season ticket loan
life assurance
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
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 be considered for this role, please submit your CV online via the Apply Now button. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any queries about the application process or the role, please email recruitment@rcp.ac.uk. We’re accepting direct applications from candidates and do not require support from recruitment agencies at this time.

Expected closing date: 7 August 2025

Interview date: Ongoing until post filled (interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams)

Please note that this is a critical role which we want to appoint as soon as possible. We will review applications upon receipt, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to attend an interview whilst the advert is still live. We therefore recommend early applications as the vacancy may close before the listed closing date.

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. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us. Read more