Recruitment of next College President

Job description

The College has begun the process of appointing its next President, and all voting members are eligible to apply.

The President chairs and represents the elected College Council , is accountable to the Board of Trustees, and is the College’s most senior and visible office holder. (S)he will work closely with the Chief Executive to deliver the College’s ambitions as a professional body and charity in the public interest, and will provide leadership across the profession at a critical time on the journey to secure dentistry’s own Royal Charter.

Applicants must be a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow of the College in good standing at the time of application. The appointment will be made by a selection panel with a majority drawn from the College Council, and the appointee will be the College’s third President since its independence, following Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent and Dr Roshni Karia MCGDent .

The Presidency is a paid position for 1.5 days per week, but demands flexibility in time commitment, with frequent travel to London and other parts of the UK. The appointee will serve a three-year, non-renewable term from June 2027 – June 2030. A role profile is available below.

Applications should be made by email, headed “President”, to contact@cgdent.uk , attaching a CV and covering letter, and citing two supporters who are also current Full Members, Associate Fellows or Fellows of the College. College membership status can be checked on our Member Register .

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 December 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week beginning 4 January 2027, and the appointee will take office at the June 2027 College Council meeting in London.

If you have questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Simon Thornton-Wood PhD, Chief Executive of the College, at simon.thorntonwood@cgdent.uk

Published by College of General Dentistry

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £12,000 and £16,000 Per Month

Published at

18-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English