Business Manager to Chief Executive

Job title: Business Manager to Chief Executive

Salary range: Circa £51,000 per annum

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity to join the College as Business Manager to Chief Executive (CEO). This role provides high-level strategic and operational support to the CEO and across the College while ensuring the smooth running of the Chief Executive’s Office. You will work closely with the Chief Executive (CEO), President, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, senior leaders and the Executive Support Team, helping the College achieve its mission of improving women’s health care worldwide.

You will lead the Executive Support Team and be part of a collaborative, values-led team that enables leaders to focus on strategic priorities. You will help ensure decisions are well-informed, governance processes are effective and stakeholder relationships are strengthened.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Chief Executive’s Office team to deliver high-quality prompt support to senior leadership

Provide strategic and operational advice to the CEO and senior leaders

Produce and quality-assure CEO reports, briefings and presentations and oversee forward planning and scheduling of priorities

Manage CEO-led committees and groups including coordination of Chief Executive and President-led travel

Oversee budget, planning, projects and events led by the CEO

Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, working in a busy, dynamic environment, driving operational excellence and making a real difference to the College’s mission and strategic priorities.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

This role is well-suited to someone who combines outstanding organisation with sound judgement and calm, clear communication. You are proactive and have relevant experience managing senior executives, building productive relationships and balancing multiple, demanding and fast-moving priorities.

Requirements

Experience of managing a senior leader’s office or equivalent environment including complex priorities and confidential matters

Proven line management experience, with the ability to support performance and develop colleagues

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with credibility and judgement to influence appropriately at senior level

Ability to manage complex workloads with discretion and professionalism

Experience producing and quality-assuring board-level papers, briefings and reports

Familiarity with governance processes and project management.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that candidates may develop the relevant skills through different career paths and experiences. If you are interested in the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.

Our culture and benefits

You will be based at our London Bridge offices. We offer hybrid working arrangements. This role will also require regular office attendance to support senior stakeholder engagement, team leadership and collaboration. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including:

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

10% employer pension contribution

Life assurance and income protection schemes

Interest-free season ticket loan

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Enhanced wellbeing and family support

Employee-led diversity networks

Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.

Applications close at 10.00am on Monday 20 July 2026.

We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

First-stage interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 27 July 2026.

We will provide shortlisted candidates with information about the interview format, timings, panel and any task in advance.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We will consider reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Any information you share will be handled confidentially.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as RCOG is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role.