International Partnerships and Engagement Manager

International Partnerships and Engagement Manager

London

£37,734 – £50,391 (salary will be based on skills)

Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours p/w).  Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.

Are you an experienced, dynamic and driven business development professional with a passion for international partnerships? We are seeking an ambitious international partnerships and engagement Manager to develop and implement our global strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious medical federation that supports physicians worldwide.

Manage our international development and stakeholder engagement programme at the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, based at the RCP in London.

As the international partnerships and engagement manager, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Federation’s international strategy. This will include building effective relationships with existing and potential examination centres/hosts, and the identification of opportunities to further expand our international presence of our MRCP(UK) PACES, Specialty Certificate Examinations, and potential conjoint examination arrangements, as well as support for education and training, development of curricula and assessment packages for national governments. Reporting to the head of communications, CPD and international engagement, you will provide close support and advice to the two medical directors for international training and assessment and be responsible for line managing the international partnerships coordinator.

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, based in the UK and with international reach, is a collaboration between the:

• Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh


• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow


• Royal College of Physicians of London

Collectively, the three colleges represent more than 60,000 physicians worldwide. For physicians in the UK and globally, the colleges provide an invaluable professional network, opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities.

The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers, including:

• Continuing professional development for senior physicians (CPD)


• Examinations (including the MRCP(UK) diploma)


• Training (through the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board – JRCPTB).

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Expanding our global presence Develop international partnerships and increase uptake of our examinations and training programmes.


• Building strong relationships: Work closely with existing and potential examination centres, training providers, and national governments.


• Developing market intelligence: Identify new opportunities for international expansion, competitor insights, and emerging trends.


• Driving growth & impact: Assess feasibility, develop new business proposals, and support the delivery of training, curricula, and CPD services.


• Ensuring operational excellence: Work with our teams to secure agreements and accreditation for international training programmes.


• Acting as a non-clinical evaluator: Conduct site visits to inspect international training programmes and provide recommendations for accreditation.

What you bring:

• A strategic mindset: Experience in business development, international partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.


• A strong relationship builder: Proven success in managing stakeholder relationships across different cultures.


• Market insight & commercial awareness: Knowledge of the global education and medical training landscape.


• Management skills: Experience managing a team and leading projects with confidence.


• Flexibility & international outlook: Willingness to travel internationally when required.


• Excellent communication & negotiation skills:  Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive strategic growth.

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, plus bank holidays 


• group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution  


• interest-free season ticket loan  


• life assurance 


• annual pay award  


• flexible working hours 


• 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 


• cycle to work scheme   


• 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 

Closing date: 21 April 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be notified: w/c 28 April 2025

Interview date: TBC (interviews will be held in-person at our London office located at Regent’s Park)

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.