Opportunities at the RCSLT
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body representing the interests of approximately 15,000 Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) across the UK and an estimated 2.5 million people who have communication and swallowing support needs.
The RCSLT are currently advertising for the following members of staff:
Publications Officer
Events and Marketing Assistant
Project Coordinator
Finance and Membership Income Assistant
Web Developer
Corporate Services Officer
Receptionist
Enquiries Coordinator
Research Manager
Please Note:
RCSLT employs a two-stage interview process: stage one is a general assessment run by an independent HR company, for which candidates can do no preparation; if successful, candidates will be invited to formal interview at RCSLT.
No agencies
No speculative CVs
We are seeking to employ a publications officer. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your editorial and writing skills while working on a national monthly membership magazine and other print and web-based projects. You will have editorial experience and be able to show your ability to produce accurate, clear, lively and concise written copy. You will also have experience of developing publications, preferably in the health/education field.
Part time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £32,289 (including LW) pro rata
Closing Date: 14 June 2013
Interview Dates: 20 June, and if successful, 26 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Publications Officer job description
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EVENTS AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
We are seeking an Events and Marketing Assistant - to support the management of UK-wide events. The Events and Marketing team is responsible for providing the lead on event management for the RCSLT, including design, delivery and marketing of a directly managed portfolio of events and providing expert guidance and support to other teams across the UK, in relation to their own events. These range from 1-2 day conferences with exhibitions, receptions, round tables, workshops and award ceremonies and are aimed at a variety of audiences.
The role also includes supporting the business development and operational activities relating to the hire of the meeting and conference facilities at the RCSLT’s London office. This role is extremely varied and often fast paced. The ideal candidate will have experience of conference and events organisation or working in a venue or in a customer focused position.
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £26,501 (including LW)
Closing Date: 4 June 2013
Interview Dates: 11 June, and if successful, 19 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Events and Marketing Assistant job description
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We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our dynamic organisation who can help us increase our positive impact by delivering high quality, often innovative, projects that will support our members in their professional lives. You will be required to successfully manage a portfolio of projects taking ownership of project deliverables, producing and updating project plans, organising and facilitating meetings, monitoring and reporting progress.
The successful candidate will:
- have experience of achieving project objectives taking into account expected performance targets for cost, timescale, quality, scope, risk and benefits
- have experience of presenting information and ideas to groups of people
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills which are adaptable for a range of audiences
- be able to respond to changing circumstances, priorities and risks and suggest workable innovative solutions to issues as they arise
- be able to listen, consult with others and communicate proactively to achieve agreement and clarity for project goals
- be able to lead, motivate and empower others whilst setting high expectations for quality output and performance
- be highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
- be able to learn from successes and failures and capture any lessons learned to inform and improve RCSLT processes and policies for project development
- be able to use well developed web based research skills to gather comprehensive information to support decision making for expert working groups they are supporting
- be able to demonstrate a friendly and flexible attitude towards work and colleagues responding to the demands of a high pressure environment with levity and good humour
- be able to handle constructive feedback well and self-reflect on opportunities to further develop professional skills and competencies
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,289 (including LW)
Closing Date: 4 June 2013
Interview Dates: 11 June, and if successful, 17 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Project Coordinator job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Project Coordinator job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
We are seeking a Finance and Membership Income Assistant. The postholder will be responsible for processing payments and receipts for the College and its trading subsidiary, as well as supporting the finance manager in the operation of the finance department. The postholder will also provide support to the membership manager in processing direct debit collections and reconciling membership income.
The postholder will need to be AAT qualified or similar, with relevant experience of working within a finance environment. They should have an organised and methodical approach to work, an ability to cope with pressures and setbacks and should be able to use their expertise and technical skills to analyse day to day problems and present practical solutions. They will be required to work with colleagues, members, customers and suppliers and will need to have a pleasant and professional manner in all communications.
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £26,501 (including LW)
Closing Date: 4 June 2013
nterview Dates: 11 June, and if successful, 19 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Finance and Membership Income Assistant job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
We are seeking a highly capable, self-motivated and creative Web Developer who is excited about finding and developing elegant technical solutions that will make a big difference to people’s lives. You will lead on your own portfolio of innovative development projects designed to engage and enable the speech and language therapy profession to tackle a range of exciting challenges using technology. As the primary in-house expert on developing tools and solutions for the web you will have the opportunity to make the role your own and make a real difference to the organisation. The RCSLT is an ambitious, supportive and enthusiastic organisation that aims to ensure that staff can reach their full potential.
You will be able to use your technical expertise to:
- consistently achieve project goals
- develop the knowledge of others in the organisation
- provide elegant and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our members
You will be able to use your experience to:
- produce new ideas, approaches or insights
- consider a range of options and make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices.
- take initiative and responsibility for actions, projects and people
- initiate new activity and ideas that will help the RCSLT to achieve its aims more effectively
- tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm
- handle constructive feedback well and know when to seek out training and development to support your skills development
You will be able to use your planning and communication skills to:
- manage your own workload in relation to incoming projects from a number of sources and discuss areas for priority with colleagues
- listen and understand complex problems, consider options and then present solutions in a way that others can easily understand
- set high standards for the quality and quantity of your work.
- monitor and maintain quality, version control and productivity
- work in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
Experience and technical skills in:
- HTML5, XHTML and HTML, CSS
- ASP, PHP, JavaScript
- SQL Server/SQL Azure
- C#.NET
- Web interface design
- Ideally some knowledge of e-learning development packages and/or platforms (e.g. Composica, Lectora, GoMo, Moodle)
- Techniques for data migration and transformation to new systems
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,289 (including LW)
Closing Date: 4 June 2013
Interview Dates: 11 June, and if successful, 14 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Web Developer job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
Download the FULL Web Developer job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
We are seeking a Corporate Services Officer. This is a multi-faceted mid-grade role encompassing information management, first line IT support, office equipment, daily management of the buildings and domestic services, reception, security, Health and Safety and assisting with contracts administration. This role is extremely varied and often fast paced. Reporting to the Director of Performance and Contracts, the candidate will have practical experience of the above, be decisive, be able to work on their own initiative, plan, organise, analyse and research; a self-starter who produces results, with an approachable personality and excellent customer relations skills.
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,289 (including LW)
Closing Date: 12 June 2013
Interview Dates: 20 June, and if successful, 24 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Corporate Services Officer job description
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This brand new post at the RCSLT will also provide you with an exciting opportunity to shape and inform the IT systems, standards, policies and procedures for handling enquiries with support from staff across the organisation.
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We are seeking a Receptionist. Reporting to the Corporate Services Officer, he/she will need to present a smart, professional and welcoming face to our visitors, as befits a Royal College. The successful candidate will be highly organised, good at making and maintaining contacts, be IT literate, able to follow and apply procedures and be highly articulate both verbally and in the written word.
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,095 including LW
Closing Date: 12 June 2013
Interview Dates: 20 June, and if successful, 24 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Receptionist job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
Download the FULL Receptionist job description
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We are seeking an Enquiries Coordinator, who is passionate about the importance of delivering a world-class customer service experience and who can take a key role in helping us to establish an enquiry service that is able to provide consistent, high quality and timely responses to our members and other stakeholders. You will be the key contact for responding to most complex and sensitive professional enquiries, using other staff and specialist networks as necessary to deliver accurate and consistent responses. You will also have responsibility for supporting and maintaining two of our valuable expert contact networks - our expert advisers and our clinical excellence networks.
This brand new post at the RCSLT will also provide you with an exciting opportunity to shape and inform the IT systems, standards, policies and procedures for handling enquiries with support from staff across the organisation.
The successful applicant will:
- be able to lead, motivate and empower others whilst setting high expectations for quality output and performance.
- be highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
- be able to achieve a thorough understanding of a complex issue in a sensitive and professional manner.
- be able to propose and/or co-produce with enquirers a range of rational solutions from the available information– while always being mindful of the legal and ethical boundaries around giving advice as a representative of the RCSLT.
- have experience networking, collaborating and developing strong long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- have the skills to absorb and translate complex information for a range of audiences
- have experience of collecting, classifying, structuring information and/or knowledge
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,289 (including LW)
Closing Date: 14 June 2013
Interview Dates: 20 June, and if successful, 26 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Download the FULL Enquiries Coordinator job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
Download the FULL Enquiries Coordinator job description
Read about RCSLT staff benefits
We are seeking a professional Research Manager who is passionate about progressing evidence based practice and research development within the speech & language therapy profession. As part of a dynamic team at RCSLT, you will be expected to scope, and oversee the delivery and evaluation of RCSLT research related development projects across the UK. You will facilitate innovative ideas for how the RCSLT can support the SLT profession to engage with research related challenges and opportunities.
The successful candidate will:
- have experience of expressing positive and compelling visions of an organisation’s future potential which take account of a wide range of issues related to the organisation and the context in which operates
- be able to build relationships and contact networks across a range of organisations and individual stakeholders to achieve short, medium and long term strategic goals
- be able to present ideas clearly with credibility to large audiences, responding flexibly to their needs, reactions and feedback as appropriate
- be able to facilitate and coordinate the development and use of research networks amongst the UK-wide speech and language therapy communities
- be able to lead, motivate and empower others whilst setting high expectations for quality output and performance.
- be self-motivated and able to manage their own workload and priorities
- be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of continual professional development and sharing expertise and knowledge with others.
Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £37,445 (including LW)
Closing Date: 14 June 2013
Interview Dates: 20 June, and if successful, 26 June 2013
Contact email: jo.offen@rcslt.org
Download the official RCSLT Application form. Only applications submitted on this form will be considered for the job role.
Read about RCSLT staff benefits