Education Specialist – Postgraduate Training

About the role

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is seeking an Education Specialist to design, develop and continuously improve its postgraduate training programmes. Reporting to the Education Manager, the role leads curriculum, assessment, examinations and educational transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and ongoing development of postgraduate curricula, including national and international training programmes.
• Define and implement competency‑based approaches and oversee curriculum frameworks linking learning outcomes, training exposures, assessment and progression.
• Lead the design and implementation of the College’s assessment strategy, overseeing professional examinations, item development, standard setting and quality assurance.
• Take ownership of programme development from concept through pilot to operational delivery and lead the design of education systems such as ePortfolio.
• Engage and influence senior clinical stakeholders, training bodies and regulatory organisations, representing RCPI in national and international forums.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Health Professions Education, Psychology or a related discipline.
• 4‑5+ years of experience in education design, curriculum development and assessment, with a proven record of leading strategic education initiatives.
• Deep understanding of quality assurance, regulatory frameworks and assessment methodologies.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, strong analytical capability and excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• €67,000 annual salary on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract.
• Hybrid working model (35 hours/week) with flexibility to work from home and onsite.
• 21 days annual leave plus additional college days, parental leave support and employee assistance programme.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, life assurance (4× salary) and €1,500 flexible benefit after probation.
• Opportunities for CPD, study leave and access to internal learning platforms.