Veterinary Nursing Project Officer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*
*Central London based, with remote working options – minimum 2 days per month in London. Some travel required including events and congresses*
Job Purpose
Support the Progression and Development Lead in the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects that advance the progression of the veterinary nursing profession. You will take ownership of day-to-day project delivery tasks, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and contribute directly to outputs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. You will also support evaluation and continuous improvement through data and feedback.
Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- Support the Project Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and tracking tools
- Take responsibility of day-to-day project delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are completed on time and to quality standards
- Monitor project progress, risks, and deadlines, and escalate issues where needed
- Assist with budget tracking and resource allocation to ensure projects remain on target
- Coordinate and deliver meetings, workshops, events, and training sessions, including following up on actions
- Maintain project documentation, records, and reporting systems to support transparency and governance
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of project outputs, including learning materials, digital content, and communications
- Liaise with internal and external providers or suppliers to ensure timely delivery of project outputs
- Collect, analyse, and evaluate data and stakeholder feedback to inform improvements and support continuous learning
- Help maintain website or digital content relating to project activities in coordination with internal teams
- Support the continuous improvement of project processes, tools, and ways of working
- Carry out any other project-related tasks as requested by the Progression and Development Lead
Other
- Contribute to review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and digital content relating to projects.
- Attend relevant professional and public-facing events as required.
- Maintain professional knowledge and development.
- Undertake other tasks reasonably requested by the Director of Veterinary Nursing.
Essential Qualifications
- Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) and/or demonstrable relevant experience in project coordination or regulatory/professional body work
Essential skills, knowledge & experience
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, good proof reading skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, manage own workload, and support project delivery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels and managing follow-up actions.
- Experience assisting with project planning, timelines, and task lists.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously and contributing to cross-team collaboration.
- Experience of collecting, analysing, and summarising data or stakeholder feedback to inform evaluation and continuous improvement
- Experience of organising and supporting meetings, workshops, consultations, training sessions, or stakeholder engagement activities
- Diplomacy, tact, resilience, and the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Flexible thinker, able to operate effectively under uncertainty or incomplete information.
- Familiarity with professional regulation and awareness of relevant frameworks and standards.
Desired skills & experience
- Current knowledge of UK veterinary nursing practice, policy and legislation.
- Experience supporting curriculum development or educational programme delivery.
- Experience contributing to risk assessment and identifying potential issues for escalation.
- Familiarity with tracking project outcomes and supporting reporting on impact or feedback.
- Excellent knowledge MS applications, Word, Excel, SharePoint and its application
*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*
Vacancy closing date Friday 27th March 2026 (may close sooner if large number of applicants)
1st interviews - w/c 30th March 2026 (online)
2nd Interviews - 8th April 2026 (in person)
The organisation
Here at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, improving animal health and welfare by advancing the ethical, professional, and clinical standards of the veterinary professions is at the heart of all our work. We also strive to advance veterinary standards with programmes of work around mental health, leadership, environmental sustainability, diversity, and innovation.
We set the standards for and monitor the quality of veterinary education; we hold Registers of those vets and veterinary nurses who are qualified to practice; we set professional standards for vets and veterinary nurses, and we help practices raise their standards through our Practice Standards Scheme.
Team benefits
We're pleased to offer an attractive benefits package to all members our team. A few of these are listed below, however you can click here to see a full list and find out more!
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