PA to Executive Director of Professional Policy (EDPP)
Permanent | Full Time (35 hours per week) | Hybrid - London Office
Reference: SOR072
The Society of Radiographers is the UK’s professional body and trade union, for the diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy workforce. The College of Radiographers is a charitable subsidiary supporting education, research and professional standards. For more than 100 years, we have championed the profession, shaped policy and standards, promoted excellence in practice, and supported radiography professionals to deliver outstanding patient care. Our strategic framework, Vision for Our Profession 2024–27, focuses on empowering members, developing the workforce, advancing the profession, and improving outcomes for patients.
We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to the Executive Director of Professional Policy (EDPP) to join our Chief Executive Office team. This is a pivotal role providing executive-level support to one of the organisation's senior leaders and helping to ensure the smooth operation of the Professional Policy Directorate.
About the Role
Working with considerable autonomy, you will provide comprehensive executive support to the Executive Director of Professional Policy while building strong relationships across the organisation and with a wide range of external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for managing complex and constantly changing priorities, coordinating key governance and committee activities, preparing high-quality documentation, and supporting the Directorate to operate efficiently and effectively.
The role combines executive support, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and high-level administration, whilst also supporting the very important membership benefit offered through the Benevolent Fund. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA or Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will sit at the interface between membership, professional practice, policy, education, research, international collaboration and professional influence.
You will
- Manage a busy and complex diary, ensuring the effective prioritisation of appointments, meetings and commitments.
- Manage and monitor the Executive Director's inbox, identifying priorities, responding where appropriate and escalating urgent matters.
- Draft, edit and proofread a wide range of high-quality, complex documentation, including board reports, research reports, presentations, briefing papers and Board papers.
- Coordinate meetings, committees and governance activity, including agenda preparation, circulation of papers, attendance and minute taking.
- Organise travel arrangements, events, away days and team meetings.
- Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes.
- Provide support and advice to colleagues and stakeholders in the Executive Director's absence.
- Work collaboratively with the wider PA team, providing cover and support when required.
- Support induction and training arrangements for new members of the Professional and Education Directorate.
- Co-ordinate and support for the SoR Benevolent Fund, including meeting coordination, papers, minutes and claims administration and liaison with grant applicants
- Support for the preparation of Annual Trustees' Report submissions.
- Liaison with government bodies, international partners and professional organisations, including EFRS-related activities.
Why This Role Matters
The Professional Policy Directorate plays a central role in shaping professional standards, influencing healthcare policy, supporting education and research, and advancing radiography practice across the UK. By providing exceptional executive support, you will help ensure the Directorate can deliver its ambitious programme of work and continue to influence the future of the profession.
You will ideally bring:
- Significant experience supporting a Director, Executive Director or senior leader.
- Experience managing complex diaries and coordinating high-level meetings.
- Excellent document preparation, proofreading and minute-taking skills.
- Experience drafting reports, correspondence and business documents.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- The ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships at all levels.
- A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Knowledge of governance processes and committee administration.
- Experience supporting a professional body, trade union, membership organisation or charitable organisation.
- Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or the radiography profession.
- Experience of remote and hybrid working environments.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Final salary pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee wellbeing support
- Employee discounts platform
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Homeworking support allowance (where applicable)
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce and membership.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
What you need to know
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week (1.0 WTE)
- Location: Hybrid working, Head Office, London
- Salary: £51,614
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Accountable to: Executive Director of Professional Policy
Closing Date: 18 November 2026 – Noon
We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of interest, so early submission is encouraged.
Interview Date: 23 November 2026
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