About the role
As Vice President for Education and Workforce, you will lead the College’s strategy for education and workforce development, working closely with the President, senior Officers and Council. You will guide the College’s approach to educational resources, including courses, e‑learning and continuing professional development, ensuring high‑quality support for members across the UK and internationally. You will also oversee the development of national and global conferences in collaboration with the Events Team and Annual Conference Committee.
You will work with colleagues across workforce planning, recruitment and medical careers to advance key workforce projects, lifelong careers initiatives and recruitment programmes at all levels. This will include supporting national training recruitment, subspecialty and consultant appointments, and international pathways. Through this work, you will help shape the future paediatric workforce and strengthen the College’s strategic advocacy for paediatrics.
You can download the role description below for further information.
How to apply
Applications are open from 19 January to 16 February at 12:00 (noon) on our online form. You are asked to submit an up-to-date CV along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your suitability and qualifications for the role. We also ask that you provide contact details of two nominators.
If you wish to discuss this role before applying, please email Dr Jonathan Darling, the current post-holder, via governance@rcpch.ac.uk.
What happens next: election
If more than one application is received, a vote by electronic ballot will be held after the close of applications. Those eligible to receive the voting information will be Fellows, Senior Fellows, Ordinary Members, Senior Members and Honorary Fellows whose primary postal address registered with the RCPCH is in the UK.