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Lead the transformation of surgical education at the Royal College of Surgeons, shaping innovation, technology and future learning delivery.

• Location:London (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week)
• Salary:£85,000- £95,000
• Closing date:9 a.m. Friday 3rd July

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is seeking a Director of Education to lead its education directorate through a period of transformation, innovation and growth.

This is a significant leadership role at the heart of the College’s Professional Development Services directorate, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality surgical and dental education to members and the wider profession. The role brings together education and training to create a more integrated and future-focused offer, supported by technology and new approaches to learning.

Working closely with the Executive Director and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping how the College evolves its education provision, balancing educational excellence with innovation, accessibility and long-term sustainability. This appointment sits within a wider programme to strengthen leadership capacity across education, training and assessment at the College.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a professional membership organisation dedicated to improving patient care by advancing surgical standards, training and education.

Through its education programmes, training and accreditation activity, the College supports thousands of learners each year across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for educational quality and thought leadership, the College is now focused on modernising its offer to reflect changing workforce needs and learning expectations.

The Director of Education will provide strategic and operational leadership to the education directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative and sustainable education provision.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the development and delivery of the College’s education strategy.
• Bringing together education and training to create a more integrated offer.
• Driving innovation in learning, including technology-enhanced education and the development of the College’s extended reality (XR) capability.
• Ensuring educational excellence and quality across all programmes.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team and network of faculty.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, Council, and clinical leaders.
• Contributing to income generation through education, working alongside business development colleagues.

This is a strategic leadership role, focused on setting direction, shaping capability and enabling teams to deliver at scale.

We are seeking an experienced and credible education leader with the ability to operate at director level within a complex, stakeholder-rich environment.

The successful candidate is likely to bring: 

• Significant experience in leading professional or postgraduate education at scale.
• A strong understanding of modern learning approaches, including digital and technology-enabled provision.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance and deliver change.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including boards, committees and subject matter experts.
• The ability to balance educational quality with innovation and wider organisational priorities.

To view the role description and candidate pack, please go to the ‘How to Apply’ tab above, fill in your details, and download the role description and candidate pack.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Rajia Alam | rajia@peridotpartners.co.uk

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Education at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

This is a particularly exciting moment to join the College. We are building on our heritage as a world-leading professional body while driving forward significant transformation to ensure we remain modern, agile and focused on the needs of today’s surgical and dental workforce.

We deliver face-to-face, blended and digital education to over 10,000 participants each year. Our onsite Bjorn Saven Centre hosts more than 150 courses annually and features our Extended Reality Lab, which offers immersive 360° learning experiences. Through a network of over 150 regional and international centres, a further 500 courses are delivered to the same high standards, while our standalone digital learning, ranging from virtual classrooms to bite-sized modules, and our PGCert in Surgery reach around 2,000 learners.

We also quality assure external providers and support training through senior clinical fellowships and the MTI scheme. The Director of Education will have a central role in shaping and developing this offer, ensuring our programmes are strategically aligned, evidence-based and responsive to the evolving needs of the workforce.

We are seeking an experienced leader with deep educational expertise, strong judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a complex environment. Someone who can bring clarity to priorities, inspire confidence and lead a talented team with ambition and purpose.

If this opportunity excites you and you wish to help shape the future of surgical education, we look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Stephen Hills 
Executive Director of Professional Development Services

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is a world-leading professional membership body and registered charity founded to advance the art and science of surgery. Our purpose today remains firmly focused on improving patient care and supporting the surgical profession at every stage of its journey.

We represent a diverse community of more than 30,000 members in the UK and around the world, including surgeons, dental professionals, trainees, students and the wider surgical care team. Our staff of over 300 colleagues, working alongside more than 5,000 volunteers, deliver a wide portfolio of education, training, assessment and support.

Education and training remain central to our role. Each year, we deliver hundreds of courses to thousands of participants, supported by an extensive faculty of expert practitioners. Our examinations define the standards of surgical training in the UK, while our continuing professional development programmes and fellowships equip surgeons and surgical leaders to thrive throughout their careers.

Alongside training, our charitable purpose extends into research and advocacy. We invest millions of pounds each year in surgical research and learning initiatives, awarding fellowships that promote innovation in areas such as robotics, clinical diversity and global health. We also play a significant role in influencing healthcare policy. Our leadership engages directly with government, the NHS and regulators to shape the national agenda, and our authoritative voice is regularly cited in the media, helping to inform public understanding of surgical issues.

In July 2026, we will launch a new five-year strategy that sets a clear direction for the College through to 2031. The strategy will focus on strengthening standards and professional leadership, supporting and developing the surgical workforce, and increasing our influence and impact for patients and the public.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, communities and abilities. We support candidates who may require adjustments at any stage of the process and encourage individuals to tell us what would help them perform at their best.

We aim to ensure our recruitment processes enable all candidates to demonstrate their skills and experience. We also recognise the value of neurodiversity, supporting inclusive ways of working that allow individuals to play to their strengths.

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Rajia Alam | rajia@peridotpartners.co.uk

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please download the  Role Description and

To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

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Please ensure that your application is emailed to response@peridotpartners.co.uk, inserting “Application: The Royal College of Surgeons of England—Director of Education” into the subject field. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 2-3 days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our admin team.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Rajia Alam | rajia@peridotpartners.co.uk

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Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 3rd July 2026
Candidates informed of outcome: w/c Monday 13th July 2026
First stage Interviews: w/c Monday 20th July 2026
Second stage Interviews: Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th August 2026

We are in the process of confirming interview dates. Once confirmed, we will update the site and contact those who have applied.

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