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 32,000 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. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.
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, 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.
If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Property Operations Assistant plays a vital role in the Property Department, providing essential, seven-day-a-week support for the College’s estate on a rotational basis. Reporting to the Property Manager and working under the leadership of the Head of Property, this role ensures the smooth operation and statutory compliance of the estate. Key responsibilities include delivering porterage services, performing daily security checks, and conducting health and safety compliance inspections. Additionally, the role involves routine maintenance assessments, addressing minor property repairs, and contributing to broader property management initiatives that support the College’s operational excellence and heritage preservation.
This role is ideal for an individual with:
·Experience in property operations or facilities support, with hands-on involvement in building maintenance, facilities management, or operational support in a similar role.
·Basic knowledge of health and safety compliance, including familiarity with risk assessments and statutory compliance checks.
·Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, with skills in identifying maintenance issues and carrying out small repairs efficiently.
·Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and respond effectively to operational challenges.
·Proficiency in using property management software to log tasks, track maintenance schedules, and support estate operations.
·Security awareness and incident response skills, including conducting routine security checks, responding to incidents, and ensuring the safety of the premises, staff, and visitors.
·Manual handling and physical capability, including the ability to work at heights, use a range of tools, and lift/carry heavy loads safely.
·Excellent teamwork and communication skills, working effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders while contributing to a collaborative work environment.
·A customer-focused mindset, with a friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor when assisting visitors, staff, and external partners.
·Adaptability and resilience to handle changing priorities, unexpected challenges, and varied tasks while maintaining a proactive and solutions-driven attitude.
Dates of interviews will be confirmed in due course. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted in the first instance by email.
The application is a tool for helping us to shortlist candidates for interview and as a basis for the interview itself. Any decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely upon the information you supply on your application.
If you have any difficulty in completing the forms or require the forms in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Department by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an equal opportunities employer. If you consider you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and have any specific requirements, or require assistance or reasonable adjustments (for example, information in larger font) to be made for you during the selection process, we will do our best to assist you. You are given the opportunity to express your needs by attaching a separate sheet to your application form or by contacting the HR Department on +44 (0) 131 527 1587 or by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form can be returned with your application. It will be retained within the HR Department and used solely for monitoring purposes; it will not be made available to the short-listing panel.
Thank you for your interest in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. We look forward to receiving your completed application by 9am on Monday 14th April 2025.
This role may close early subject to requisite application numbers being received prior to closing date.
If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.