Director of Transformation

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full Time, Fixed-Term (12 months)

Applications are invited for the new role of Director of Transformation reporting to the Pro-Vice Chancellor Academic Strategy, Planning and Resources.  

Royal Holloway, University of London, is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. Awarded silver ranking in the most recent Teaching and Student Outcomes Excellence Framework, we are dedicated to providing an excellent experience for students and colleagues alike. 

We are looking for an experienced leader to play a key role in delivering our new Transformation Programme. You will play a leading role overseeing our exciting programme of activity, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver on transformational change across academic and professional services areas.  

You will be accomplished in managing relationships with key partners and internal stakeholders. You will have experience of using your exceptional programme management skills to drive forward activity and deliver on the strategic objectives in our Transformation Programme. A proficient and skilled leader, with excellent communication skills, you will directly manage a small team of staff focused on change management and change communications. 

The role is based in Egham, Surrey where the university is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Hybrid working with an expectation of 2 days on campus and 3 working from home
• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0725-149

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.