Head of Engagement

Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover)
£59,480 - £66,858 pa plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Fixed-Term Contract

We are looking for a collaborative leader to join us as Head of Engagement on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role provides strategic leadership for our member engagement work, while also contributing to employee engagement, internal communications and continuous improvement across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships, bring people together and use feedback and insights to drive positive organisational change.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.

Closing date: 25 November 2026.
Interviews: 9 December 2026.