Skills Competition Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 30,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world. From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide and continues to do so to do this day. For our full story, please visit the College website at www.rcsed.ac.uk
Working with us
At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.
To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices (including hybrid working), enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s and agencies need not apply.
About the Role
This role supports the Marketing Manager with the delivery of Skills Competitions to engage with medical and dental students.
The post holder will assist in organising a number of Skills Competitions in the UK and overseas which help us to demonstrate surgical, dental and even robotic skills to undergraduates in Medical or Dental School to help encourage them into our profession.
There will be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work within the UK.
Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills
This is a superb opportunity for an individual who is confident, methodical, organised and conscientious.
Educated to a minimum level of Advanced Higher/ A Level (or equivalent) you will have proven experience of event management. You will also have experience of standard office administrative processes.
You will have excellent communication and team working skills. You will be a proficient user of the MS Office suite and have the ability to prioritise your workload with minimum supervision. A high level of professionalism and diplomacy is required for the role as is a willingness to take on new challenges and be receptive to change.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and agencies need not apply.
