Meetings & Events Planner Internal / social

Job title: Meetings & Events Planner (Internal / Social) – RCP London Events

Contract type: Permanent

Working arrangements: Part time (21 hours p/w)

Salary: Grade 4, Appointments for this role will generally be made at £21,000. Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and award policy

About the role 

An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning events team and work at the Iconic building and conference and events centre which houses the Royal College of Physicians in a lovely setting overlooking Regent’s Park. This magnificent venue offers a range of meeting, conference, dining and event spaces as well as services supporting virtual and hybrid events. The space connects the heritage of the organisation with iconic modern architecture creating exceptional events and lasting memories.

You will be part of an experienced and dynamic team working at the venue in London as well as administratively supporting our stylish venue Spaces at the Spine in Liverpool as required. You will work alongside the Senior Internal Social Meetings and Events Planner and will be an integral part of a busy team liaising with the President and CEO’s office, head of professional governance and other senior College Officers. In your role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of internal bookings and RCP social events, including key annual events, lectures, dinners, receptions and ceremonial events. You will also be one of the main points of contact for any RCP Fellows and Members wishing to book personal events. 

Your role in the team will be to ensure that events are administered, planned and delivered in consultation with the operational teams to the highest standards. You will work closely with and liaise with the commercial events team to ensure that commercial space in the diary is maximised to support income generation for the RCP whilst delivering events to support the RCP’s core charitable purpose. 

You will assist the team across Meeting & Events in all aspects as required, in order to support and meet revenue targets and departmental, and RCP, objectives.

For more information about the role please view the job description and person specification. 

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:

• 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 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
• cycle to work scheme
• corporate eye care scheme
• professional training and development opportunities
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• staff discounts platform – including discounts on a range of high street brands
• health cash plan 

The Royal College of Physicians is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.

The Commercial Meetings & Events department at the RCP is an award-winning venue team, responsible for letting the venue facilities for events both in London and in Liverpool, the proceeds of which go back to supporting the important work the RCP does, including the delivery of high-quality patient care.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. 

If you have any queries about the application process or the role, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Please apply by 5pm Tuesday 5 November. 

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.