Curricula and Professional Standards Manager

London 

£38,429

Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office

Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical education and training? The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking a strategic and collaborative Curricula Manager to lead the development and review of curricula and assessment frameworks across 30 physical specialties and subspecialties.

Why This Role?

This is a pivotal role within the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB), where you’ll work closely with senior medical leaders, the GMC, and specialty advisory committees to ensure curricula align with the NHS 10-year plan and meet the highest standards of postgraduate medical education.

This is more than just managing documents—it's about influencing the quality of medical training across the UK. You’ll:

• Lead curriculum and assessment updates in collaboration with the GMC


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department


• Support the development of the ePortfolio system and specialist registration of resident doctors on completion of training


• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, educators, and regulatory bodies


• Represent JRCPTB at internal and external forums

What You Bring to the Table

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in curriculum development and stakeholder engagement


• Strong leadership and line management skills


• Excellent communication and planning abilities


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines


• Knowledge of postgraduate medical education and NHS structures (desirable)

About the Federation

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom is a unique collaboration between the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Through the JRCPTB, we set and maintain standards for specialist medical training, ensuring the next generation of physicians receives world-class education and certification.

Closing date: 19 February 2026

Interviewing date: w/c 23 February 2026

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.