Applications are invited for the post of Outlet Manager in the Catering and Conferences Department.

Commercial Services is an exciting and diverse department where we pride ourselves on delivering inspirational customer service. 

We fully embrace the values of Royal Holloway University (Creativity, Freedom, Collaboration, Excellence and Fairness) and ensure that they are at the forefront of everything we do to ensure our customers receive a first-class service with every interaction.

We are currently recruiting for an Outlet Manager, responsible for the seamless front of house operations of the Founders Kitchen on campus. This is an exciting time for Royal Holloway, and we are seeking applicants who are passionate about food and delivering sector leading customer service. The Outlet manager will be responsible for managing and motivating the team and ensuring inspirational customer service is always achieved while driving and increasing sales and controlling costs. Please note this role will require some evening and weekend work, time off in lieu will be provided accordingly. 

We will provide you with all relevant and necessary training to ensure you are fully equipped to help us deliver a first-class customer experience. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our motivated and supportive team.

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

• 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 

The post 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.

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

Please quote the reference: 0226-062-R

Closing Date:  23:59, 16 April 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 16 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £34,670 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Manager in the Health, Safety, and Business Continuity (HSBC) Directorate. The full-time role is required for 6 months from April to October 2026. 

We require a calm and professional individual able to work stakeholders across the organisation to create and implement plans and procedures. The role reports to the Director of Health, Safety, and Business Continuity who is the strategic lead for the University in this area. The ability to communicate accurately and diplomatically is essential as are excellent organisational skills. A recognised qualification in BCEP is desirable, as is knowledge or experience in cyber security. 

The HSBC is customer focused, assisting and empowering colleagues to allow them to make appropriate decisions, in this case in terms of business continuity and emergency planning. While legal compliance is the minimum, we strive for excellence and best practice within the Higher Education sector and this applies to improving our organisational resilience. This is achieved through building relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

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

• 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 

The post 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.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact douglas.searle@rhul.ac.uk

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

Please quote the reference: 0426-113

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 April 2026  

Interview Date: 13-14 April 2026

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Hall Life Assistant 

Part time, 38 weeks per year, minimum of 2 hours per week

Payment is £13.90 per hour

Applications are invited for the post of Hall Life Assistants in the Student Journey Directorate.

Empowering students living in hall to settle into hall life, their transition and aiding them through positive interventions, campaigns and events to help them live independently, foster belonging and to offer peer to peer guidance and support so that students living in hall can focus on their academic studies.

Hall Life Assistant (click to see Job Description and Person Specification)

Working with the Hall Life team staff and other services across the University to provide a friendly and professional peer-to-peer support service to students living in university Halls Accommodation. To help student residents settle in to life at Royal Holloway through the running of innovative events and campaigns, to help foster a positive community promoting good behaviour and the support available to students. Hall Life Assistants will provide out of hours support to students living in halls through regular interaction with student residents through a drop in service ran Monday to Friday during term time.

This exciting post requires you to be a full time Royal Holloway student and live on site and be part of an exciting team where you will develop your leadership, problem solving, and management and communication skills. 

This exciting post requires you to be a current full time Royal Holloway student and live on site and be part of an exciting team where you will develop your leadership, problem solving, and management and communication skills. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Hall Life Team: Hall.Life@rhul.ac.uk 

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk or via telephone on: +44 (0)1784 46869.

Interview Date: 29th April 2026

Please quote the reference: 0326-112

Please note that there is mandatory training 14^th – 17^th September which you must attend. 

The University is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Systems Administrator in the IT Services Department.

Are you an experienced Microsoft 365 professional looking to shape the future of our services? Join us at Royal Holloway where you’ll play a key technical role in delivering secure, robust, and innovative IT services that empower thousands of staff and students.

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be a subject matter expert within our Hybrid Cloud team, responsible for the design, administration, and optimisation of our Microsoft 365 environment and Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll ensure our systems are secure, stable, and resilient, while driving service improvement and contributing strategic insight to our evolving cloud roadmap.

You will work across core M365 services—including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and the Power Platform—and help ensure they are well‑designed, governed and delivering an excellent user experience. You’ll also support the operation of our hybrid cloud platforms (including Azure, HPE Greenlake and VMware), ensuring they run effectively and continue to scale with the needs of the University.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with strategic thinking, has deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 services and security best practice.
• Design, administer and govern Microsoft Entra ID, including authentication, Conditional Access, identity lifecycle, privileged access, and hybrid identity.
• Support and develop core infrastructure applications across the University’s hybrid cloud services.
• Monitor and enhance the performance, security and reliability of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra and related infrastructure.
• Lead technical design, implementation, and service transition for infrastructure projects.
• Advise on emerging technologies and the Microsoft roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve services.
• Share knowledge, provide guidance to colleagues, and contribute to best‑practice procedures across IT Services.
• Support capacity planning, incident response, and service continuity across hybrid cloud platforms.

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

• 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 

The post 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.

This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave until 13 September 2027. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-111

Closing Date:  23:59, 13 April 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow in Modern German History to teach in the Department of History and Classics for two years from 1^st September 2026.    

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach flexibly across a range of modules at undergraduate level, including both specialist German history modules, such as “(Re)Making Germany and the Germans, 1866-1955” and “Metropolis: Berlin in the Twentieth Century”, and also broader Modern European History modules such as “Safe European Home: Post-War Europe”, “Conflict and Identity in Modern Europe”, and postgraduate modules such as “Revolution in Europe: Cultures and Technologies from 1789 to Euromaidan.”

The successful candidate will have a PhD and a developing publication record in Modern German/European history. They will have experience of teaching at undergraduate level, the ability to develop teaching materials and engage creatively with students. They will be willing to contribute to the department’s efforts to recruit students and to provide pastoral support for students in the department.

With 45 full-time academic staff covering a broad range of periods and regions, the Department of History and Classics is a dynamic centre of research, teaching and external engagement. History is ranked 14^th nationally in The Guardian’s University Guide, and the department, which sits within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has existing research and teaching strengths in the Modern European history. Members of the department are committed to providing students with a deep understanding of the past and with the critical skills to succeed in the contemporary world. They also share their expertise with the wider public through the media and engage with schools and external bodies such as museums, charities, think tanks, and government.

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

• 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 

The post 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.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of History Prof. Daniel Beer (daniel.beer@rhul.ac.uk).

The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0326-107

Closing Date: 23:59 1 May 2026 

Interview Date: 12 May 2026 

Closing Date: 01 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Joining the Teaching and Engagement team at an exciting phase of development at Royal Holloway, this new role will strengthen the Library's support for the Faculty of Law and Business, reflecting growing student numbers and increasing demand for high‑quality, embedded information and digital literacy teaching. You will be part of a collaborative and friendly team of Teaching and Engagement Librarians and will work closely with academic colleagues, professional services partners, and the wider Library, Learning Support and Culture team.

As a Teaching and Engagement Librarian, you will lead the design and delivery of engaging, inclusive information and digital literacy teaching, working closely with academics to embed skills development across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

You will build strong working relationships with programme leaders, academic departments and university services to understand teaching and research needs, promote the use of library resources, and contribute to curriculum development, validation and review processes. You will provide expert guidance and support to students and staff through a range of methods, including group teaching, drop‑ins, online resources and one‑to‑one appointments.

To succeed in this role, you will be a strong communicator with experience in providing information or research support within a library or learning support environment. You will bring excellent digital and IT skills, a passion for inclusive teaching, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience supporting users in business and/or law disciplines is desirable but not essential.

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

• 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 at the Egham campus 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, with some requirement to visit and teach at our London campus near Bedford Square, London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Leanne Workman, Head of Library Teaching and Engagement at Leanne.Workman@rhul.ac.uk.

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

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post.

Please quote the reference: 0326-109

Closing Date:   23:59, Sunday 26th April.  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

The Head of Department post is renewable for up to 3 additional years (subject to performance), after which the post holder will continue in their permanent academic role.

Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic leader to help shape the next chapter of a vibrant, ambitious, and internationally recognised department. 

The Department of Biological Sciences is home to more than 30 academic colleagues, supported by a thriving community of postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students. Our research addresses global challenges across four interconnected themes:

• Healthy Ageing and Molecular Medicine, 
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 
• Sustainable Engineering and Food Security, 
• Data and Technology Resources.

Our teams are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced imaging, mass spectrometry and bioinformatics platforms. Located on our biodiverse parkland campus with excellent access to London, the department offers an inspiring environment for interdisciplinary research, innovative education, and strong collaboration with external partners across academia, healthcare, and industry.

As Head of Department, you will translate the ambitions of RH2030s into clear, actionable departmental plans. You will lead their delivery and be responsible for the department’s academic direction, financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and overall success. You will also be accountable for effective resource allocation, workforce planning and ensuring the department’s long-term financial sustainability in line with University priorities. 

Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure meaningful contributions to the University’s Strategic Performance Indicators (SPIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Strategic Action Plans.

You will shape the department's disciplinary identity and future development in partnership with academic colleagues and Professional Service teams, ensuring that the department’s values, priorities and operating approach are aligned with our vision to be a University of Social Purpose. You will also lead the effective planning, resource allocation and operational management, creating the conditions for innovation and excellence in research, education and student experience and outcomes. This includes oversight of student recruitment planning, promoting active student engagement and supporting continuous improvement informed by feedback such as NSS outcomes.

You will ensure the department is fully prepared for external assessments including REF, TEF and KEF, working in close partnership with the Faculty Dean and Associate Deans.

You will foster a culture that reflects our mission - championing inclusion, belonging and a supportive environment for colleagues and students alike. You will provide clear, values‑led leadership and support the development, performance and wellbeing of academic staff, encouraging excellence, collaboration and accountability. As a part of the Faculty Executive, you will help strengthen collaboration across the Faculty of Science and maximise opportunities arising from the University’s new academic structures. 

You will also ensure the Department operates in line with University policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of compliance in areas such as health and safety, ethics, data governance and codes of practice.

This role represents a significant opportunity within one of the University’s newly established departments, offering the chance to create the conditions for exceptional performance across research, education, and external engagement.

Who we are looking for

Applicants should demonstrate: 

• A strong track record of leadership within higher education (e.g., prior head of department experience or equivalent).
• Excellence in research, evidenced by a world-class publication record and successful grant capture.
• A commitment to high-quality education and student experience.
• Expertise that either complements or strengthens one of our existing areas of strength in research.

The post is based in our beautiful Egham campus in Surrey, near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance of London. We also offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• 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 an informal discussion about the role, please contact Prof. Hanna Zagefka, Faculty Dean, Faculty of Science: Hanna.Zagefka@rhul.ac.uk

The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0326-102

Closing Date:   23:59, 26 April 2026  

Interview Date: 28 May 2026

Details about the selection process and timeline will be shared with candidates soon after the deadline.

We are seeking applicants to demonstrate how they match with criteria noted in both the Head of Department and Professor Job Description & Person Specification.

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: Competitive, starting at £85,000 per annum.
London Allowance of £2,590 per annum is payable in addition to salary.

Become a Peer Mentor at Royal Holloway

Want to help new students feel welcome and confident at university? Looking for paid work that builds your skills and makes a real difference?

We’re recruiting Peer Mentors to support first-year students during their transition to life at Royal Holloway, University of London.

As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:

Meet regularly with a small group of new students
Share your experience and help them settle in
Signpost to academic and wellbeing support
Build leadership, communication and teamwork skills
Get paid £13.90 per hour (up to 20 hours across the year).

You must be a Royal Holloway student in 2026–27 and able to attend training and mentoring sessions in Terms 1 and 2.

This is your chance to give back and shape the student experience.

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Section: Pool Registration - Royal Holloway Students only

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent communication, analytical and evaluation skills to support academics to identify, capture and evidence the impact of their research. 

This is essential work to support the University to prepare high-quality Impact Case Studies for the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF) - the UK's system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education institutions. Impact is defined by REF as “an effect on, change, or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment, or quality of life, occurring beyond academia”. 

We are looking for people with a passion for academic research, and an ability to understand, interpret and adhere to the REF submission guidelines. The successful candidates will be educated to at least degree level and have experience of working within an information gathering or research role. Knowledge of REF is desirable but not essential. 

We are recruiting Impact Evidence Coordinators to cover broad disciplinary areas, in line with the REF panels: 

• Panel A: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
• Panel B: Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics
• Panel C: Social Sciences
• Panel D: Arts and Humanities

Applicants may indicate their preference at application stage and should have a genuine interest in the research areas, along with broad familiarity with the disciplines, methods and typical routes to impact. 

This post is available on a casual basis between May and July. Hours can be agreed upon appointment. 

The post 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.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Emily Gow Emily.Gow@rhul.ac.uk 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-105

Closing Date:  23:59, 8 April 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: £19.00 Hourly rate
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Royal Holloway has a robust conference business including conferences, weddings, filming, summer schools and meetings and we are looking to expand our commercial business through the development of new business types. We see the focus being on developing events that can be ticketed to the general public, e.g. open-air theatres and developing other revenue-generating activities utilising our campus. The post holder will primarily develop opportunities at our Egham campus, as well as exploring opportunities at our Central London campus as the facilities are developed. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and business focussed individual to set up, develop and deliver this business. 

The post holder will be expected to identify profitable new opportunities and to create persuasive business cases. Once approved the post holder will be responsible for designing and delivering the opportunity. Working within the Conference team the post holder will need to work with a large number of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the event/opportunity. The post holder will need to be able to work at our Egham Campus and from our Central London (Bloomsbury) campus on occasion and must be able to work evenings and weekends. This post has very limited capacity for remote working.

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

• 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 at our Egham campus

The post is based predominantly in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The post holder may also be expected to work from our Central London campus (Bloomsbury) on occasion. 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-103

Closing Date:   23:59, Wednesday 8^th April 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 20^th April 2026

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £49,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Are you looking for short-term work in this summer? Are you organised, customer focused and have a keen eye for detail? If so, this is a great role for you!

Royal Holloway are seeking Conference & Catering Assistants to work from mid-June to mid-September.

The role will be to support the Conference & Catering operations team, ensuring the overall smooth running of the event, and creating memorable experiences for guests / delegates. It is an extremely varied role, in which, responsibilities can include anything from setting-up catering stations to assisting with any requests the conference organiser has from arrival to departure. 

The expectations are high, as are our standards. To be successful in this post you will need:

 Strong communication skills who can converse with a diverse client base

• To be a positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude (be proactive, not reactive)
• To be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced event and catering environment
• A genuine passion for events and hospitality with a focus on delivering fantastic customer service
• To be punctual, reliable and consistent
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible with working hours (i.e. a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts)

Experience in the events / catering / hospitality industry is preferred, however on-the-job training will be provided – a positive attitude is a must!

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Great rate of pay
• Training and development through on-the-job learning and internal and external courses
• Experience in a vast range of events, including Conferences, Private Events, Weddings, High profile University Events and Graduation 
• Social aspect

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

To apply, please send your CV to CandE-Operations@rhul.ac.uk.

 Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026

Interview date: Applicants must be available on Wednesday 29 April for our Recruitment Evening – further details given to successful candidates 

Pay: £13.90 per hour

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Applications are invited for the post of School Administration Assistant in the School of Law and Social Sciences.

The Academic Administration at Royal Holloway is organised into six School Administration teams which are all part of the Student Journey Division; a single professional service which supports the student journey. Administration teams have been designed to provide a consistent and effective service to both students and staff. This post is based within the School of Law & Social Sciences. 

The School Administration Assistant role will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the day to day running of the school in which they are based with a focus on operational and financial administration. 

The role holder will demonstrate a commitment to our shared vision and service standards. They will be expected to work closely with relevant external partners, colleagues in the School of Law & Social Sciences, as well as those across other academic and professional services areas. 

Candidates should have excellent organisational and numerical skills and the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.  In addition, they should be able to demonstrate commitment to working in Higher Education administration.

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

• 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 

The post 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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rebecca Basher, Rebecca.Basher@rhul.ac.uk. 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-100

Closing Date:   Sunday 12^th April 2026 

Interview Date: Week commencing 20^th April 2026 

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

The ideal Porter will 

• Have a full, clean, manual driving licence
• Have experience driving Luton Vans
• Show care and attention with an eye for detail and proud to do a great job
• Be well presented with excellent customer service and communication skills

Some of the duties of this role include

• Work between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday
• Work out of hours and occasional weekends when required 
• Lift items of varying sizes and weights using the correct manual handling skills
• Load and unload vehicles
• Move the contents of offices to new locations
• Set up teaching rooms and exam desks
• Assemble furniture
• Collect waste electrical items and furniture and dispose of correctly
• Be friendly and respectful to others

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

• 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 

The post 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.

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-097

Closing Date:  23:59, 17 April 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Executive Assistant in the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Office.  

Royal Holloway, University of London are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide a high level of professional executive and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team. Through the provision of this service, the post-holder ensures the efficient operation of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Office and actively contributes to managing task and time such that the Office is operating optimally. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including pension, generous annual leave, and training and development opportunities.  This is a full-time permanent post based on campus in Egham, Surrey.  There is parking on campus and there are direct trains from London Waterloo and Reading, and regular bus services.

The post holder will be required to work Monday-Friday, covering the office via shift work 08:30-17:30 - It is expected that the post holder will work on-site at our Egham campus for the majority of their working week.  

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

Please quote the reference: 0126-052-R

Closing Date:  23:59, 20 April 2026

Tests and interviews will be held on: 29 April 2026

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £34,670 to £40,284 per annum - including London Allowance

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Category Manager to join the Procurement function within the University’s Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to manage non‑pay expenditure across the Estates & Facilities category.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Category manager role will be responsible for developing effective sourcing strategies and leading tendering activities to ensure the University achieves optimal value for money and supports the Estates team in the delivery of our capital and maintenance programmes to provide the highest standard of facilities to our students, staff and visitors.

The Category Manager for Estates will be the primary point of contact for all Estates related procurement requirements and will be responsible for providing procurement advice, market analysis and coordination of related activities with other members of the Procurement team where appropriate. The category manager will be responsible for the development of category plans and strategies across the estates category, maximising opportunities for value for money and efficiencies throughout the end-to-end procurement of various project works, services and supply contracts. The Category manager will have experience of working closely with subject matter experts and project managers on specifications, category strategies and managing the procurement process. This will include market engagement, procurement strategies, options appraisals, tender documentation, tender evaluation, contract award and drafting contracts (JCT) ensuring sustainable procurement practices, robust risk management, and compliance with our internal governance procedures, financial regulations, and the Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015) and Procurement Act 2023.

You will have:

• An in-depth knowledge of the Estates Category and practical working knowledge of Public Procurement legislation and Procurement best practice in a complex and regulated HEI environment.
• A proven and tested track record of delivering successful category plans and managing tendering procedures including framework competitions in the Estates and Facilities category.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills and commitment to providing high levels of service. 
• The ability to operate strategically to meet the changing and complex needs of the business, solve problems and develop a strong understanding of stakeholder requirements and objectives.

The Category Manager will be a trusted business partner and must be confident in building strong relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation working collaboratively as part of a team. The successful applicant will need strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to use data and market insights effectively to support decisions. The post holder will be expected to act with integrity, provide robust commercial, process-compliance and contractual advice, and take full ownership of the end‑to‑end procurement process, while managing multiple priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.

This role offers the successful applicant the chance to deliver real impact while working in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment, and will play a key part in advancing the shared objectives of the Procurement & Estates departments while supporting the University in achieving its strategic goals

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

• 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 

The post 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 central London and the University’s Bloomsbury estate. The University has adopted hybrid working for some roles and so some remote working would be possible for this role through prior agreement of line management.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Brown at m.brown@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 414415

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

Please quote the reference: 0126-032

Closing Date:   23:59, 14 April 2026 

Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026

Closing Date: 14 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking an exceptional legal professional to lead our Legal Services function as Head of Legal Services and University Counsel, acting as the University’s principal legal adviser. In this senior strategic role, you will provide authoritative legal guidance across all areas of institutional activity and help shape the University’s Governance and compliance environment. Working within the Governance and Compliance portfolio and reporting to the University Secretary, you will lead the Legal Services team, ensuring the provision of proactive, high-quality legal advice that supports sound decision-making, protects institutional interests and enables delivery of the University’s strategic priorities. You will engage directly with senior leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Executive Board and Council, on complex, sensitive and high-impact matters. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced solicitor to play a central role in the University’s future direction, influencing legal strategy, risk management, governance frameworks and sector compliance.

You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the University’s legal function, establishing standards and ensuring responsive, solution-focused service across the institution. Acting as the senior legal authority, you will advise on employment, governance, commercial activity, research, student issues, regulatory matters and risk. You will oversee the drafting, review and negotiation of complex contracts, support intellectual property and commercial arrangements, and manage dispute resolution and litigation, including work with external counsel where appropriate. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory duties including data protection and UKVI requirements, working closely with compliance teams and the Data Protection Officer. A key part of the role is building strong partnerships across the University, positioning Legal Services as a trusted advisor and maintaining effective external relationships with government bodies, legal professionals and partners.

You will be a qualified solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience and a current practising certificate, with broad legal expertise, commercial awareness, excellent judgement and experience operating in a complex organisation. You will have proven ability to lead and develop a professional team, communicate complex legal issues clearly to a wide range of audiences and provide authoritative advice at senior levels, including direct counsel to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal as Accountable Officer. Experience within the Higher Education or research sector is desirable but not essential. As a University of Social Purpose, we value equity, inclusion and community, and expect colleagues to contribute to an environment shaped by our values of being Respectful, Innovative, Open and Daring. 

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

• 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.

The post 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.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Felicity Stringer felicity.stringer@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 911826. 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-089

Closing Date: 23:59, 24 April 2026

Interview Date: 1 May 2026

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: Starting salary is £74,000 plus London Allowance of £2590.
A higher salary may be paid to exceptional candidates subject to skills and experience.

Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking an experienced and highly effective governance leader to join us as University Secretary. This senior position plays a central role in ensuring the University meets the highest standards of corporate and academic governance in line with the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance.

As University Secretary you will act as Royal Holloway’s principal governance lead. The role includes responsibility for providing authoritative advice, guidance and frameworks to support Council, Academic Board and the Executive Board, ensuring effective, timely and compliant decision-making processes. The post holder will also lead on a range of regulatory and statutory requirements, including those of the Office for Students, as well as responsibilities relating to freedom of speech and academic freedom, data protection, Freedom of Information and UKVI compliance.

Leadership responsibilities

The University Secretary leads the Governance Office, Legal Services and the Vice-chancellor's Office, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and integrity. The post holder provides independent and trusted advice to the Chair of Council and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

For Council-related business, the University Secretary reports directly to the Chair of Council and has unfettered access to the Chair, the Vice-Chair and the Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, supporting the independence needed for effective governance oversight.

About Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway is a University of London member institution with over 12,000 students across campuses in Surrey and central London. The University is recognised for its strong research profile, international outlook and student experience.

The University Secretary will be an active and visible presence across the University communities, supporting our commitment to inclusion, social purpose and positive impact.

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

• 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 

The post 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.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, a virtual meeting with Stephen McAuliffe, Chief Operating Officer, is available on Friday 27 March 2026.

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-090

Closing Date:  23:59, 10 April 2026

Screening calls: Weeks commencing 13 and 20 April 2026

Final interviews and assessment: Monday 11 May 2026 (Egham campus)

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: Salary is £74,000 to £85,000 - London Allowance is payable in addition.
For exceptional candidates appointment may be at a higher level subject to skills and experience.

The Role:

This is a flagship senior leadership role responsible for the operational strategy, governance, financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of the CoSTAR National Lab (CSNL) and StoryFutures Strategic Business Unit (SBU), based at Royal Holloway, University of London.

The Operations Director will provide strategic leadership for the systems, infrastructure and delivery frameworks that underpin the UK’s largest ever investment in creative industries R&D. Working in close partnership with the CSNL Director and StoryFutures Directors, the postholder will ensure that a complex, multi-partner, multi-funder national research infrastructure operates with excellence, integrity and long-term financial resilience.

This role is central to establishing CSNL as a world-leading national innovation lab. The Operations Director will oversee governance structures, financial planning and control, risk management, procurement, contracting and compliance, ensuring that significant public investment is protected and effectively deployed. They will shape scalable operating models that enable growth, commercial R&D, infrastructure utilisation and long-term sustainability beyond initial grant funding.

Working across Royal Holloway, partner universities, industry collaborators and CoSTAR network labs, the Operations Director will align institutional, funder and partner requirements to support cutting-edge research, industry access programmes, infrastructure development and commercial engagement. They will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and governance bodies, ensuring robust assurance and positioning the Lab for long-term economic and operational success.

This is a Director-level role with delegated authority across operational and financial matters and the capacity to deputise for senior leadership when required.

About the CoSTAR National Lab:

CoSTAR is the UK’s national research and innovation infrastructure for creative technology, funded by an initial £76m investment from UK Research and Innovation and delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). CoSTAR delivers a network of five interconnected Labs across the UK, combining world-class facilities, applied research, skills development and enterprise support for the creative industries.

The CoSTAR National Lab, led by Royal Holloway, University of London, represents a £51.1m commitment and is the largest single investment in AHRC’s history. Opening at Pinewood Studios in 2026, CSNL will include state-of-the-art studio and stage facilities, advanced creative computing, AI, cloud and virtual production infrastructure.

The National Lab works in partnership with the University of Surrey, Abertay University and the National Film & Television School, alongside industry partners including BT, Disguise and Pinewood Studios. CSNL also delivers pan-network access programmes for industry, including Piloting & Prototyping and Enterprise & Commercialisation, supporting businesses to de-risk innovation and scale new ideas.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Environmental Sustainability, are embedded at the heart of CSNL’s mission, culture and programmes.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing strategic operational leadership for the CoSTAR National Lab and StoryFutures SBU, ensuring effective governance, compliance and delivery at national scale.
• Designing and implementing robust governance, assurance and risk management frameworks across a complex, multi-partner environment.
• Leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across a multi-stream funding portfolio, ensuring audit readiness and long-term sustainability.
• Developing and delivering sustainable business and commercial models to secure the Lab’s future beyond initial grant funding.
• Overseeing major procurement, contracting and infrastructure programmes in line with public funding regulations.
• Aligning capital, estate and operational delivery across Royal Holloway, Pinewood Studios and partner institutions.
• Supporting the development of major funding bids and investment strategies.
• Building and leading high-performing operational and delivery teams.
• Representing the Lab and University in discussions with funders, partners and strategic stakeholders.
• Ensuring that operational systems enable innovation, industry engagement and measurable impact.

You Should Apply If You:

• Have significant senior leadership experience managing complex, multi-partner research, innovation or infrastructure programmes.
• Have experience overseeing substantial public funding, including financial planning, compliance and risk management.
• Can demonstrate success in developing sustainable business models or commercial strategies within R&D or innovation environments.
• Are confident operating in regulated environments involving procurement, contracting and public funding requirements.
• Have the ability to align diverse institutional and industry stakeholders around shared strategic objectives.
• Are motivated by enabling large-scale innovation infrastructure to deliver real-world impact.
• Are committed to inclusive leadership, environmental sustainability and responsible stewardship of public investment.

This post is based at Royal Holloway, University of London, with significant working time at the CoSTAR National Lab at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, and travel across the UK as required.

For an informal discussion about the post, please arrange a call with Professor Amanda Murphy (Co-Director, StoryFutures, Strategic Business Unit) or Professor Ruth Livesey (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation) by contacting pam.kaur@rhul.ac.uk 

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

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

• 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

Please quote the reference: 0326-092

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 April 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20 April 2026

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £68,810 to £77,209 per annum

We are very pleased to advertise two part-time (0.5FTE) Lecturer posts to support the delivery of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, particularly the clinical and academic aspects of the course. The post holder will bring clinical and research experience related to clinical psychology in the NHS or HEI sector. The Doctorate Course in Clinical Psychology, is a large, well-established course, with a national reputation for innovative practice and rigorous research. This post offers the candidates the opportunity to work across the clinical or academic aspects of the Course to enhance the existing staff provision. The appointee will also have the opportunity to develop their research interests in applied areas of clinical psychology, supervising Doctoral and Masters level research. 

This is a really exciting time for clinical psychology, with substantial expansion of doctoral and masters level training at RHUL and nationally. The appointee will work within a friendly team of over 20 academic staff who are committed to training future psychologists to meet the psychological needs of the diverse populations with whom we work across London.  The course sits within a vibrant Psychology Department, which ranks as joint third for research in the UK. Information about the DClinPsy can be found here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-education/departments-and-schools/psychology/studying-here/clinical-doctorate/

The post is designated as a lectureship within the professional practice pathway, which recognises and rewards the applied nature of the work of clinical psychology.  Applicants should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Psychologist, have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society/HCPC) and bring NHS or University clinical psychology training experience, with demonstrable skills in clinical practice and research. 

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

• 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

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the DClinPsy Course Director, Professor Helen Pote h.pote@rhul.ac.uk  or DClinPsy Deputy Director, Dr Kate Theodore k.theodore@rhul.ac.uk 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-094

Closing Date:  23:59, 12 April 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £47,979 to £59,125 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
There is an additional Clinical Senior Lecturer Supplement of £8,588 per annum (pro-rata)

Applications are invited for the post of Student Services Centre Advisor in the Student Services Centre in Student Administration. 

Student Administration is responsible for all central administrative functions involved in the student lifecycle. The Student Services Centre within Student Administration has been designed to provide a central point of contact for all non-academic enquiries and services, making it easy for students to obtain the information and help they need. It is expected that staff who work in this team will develop a breadth of knowledge across all professional services and demonstrate a commitment to our vision and service standards. The Student Services Centre is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and staff in this role are key to the success of the service.

Candidates should have experience of working in a busy customer service environment. Excellent IT and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues in the Student Administration team, as well as colleagues from other Professional Services, to ensure that a well-co-ordinated service is provided to students.

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

• 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 

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Taylor on Sarah.Taylor@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 276641.

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-085

Closing Date:   23:59, 12 April 2026  

Interview Date: 29 April 2026

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Casual Catering Assistant – Hub & Founder’s Dining Hall

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Services team, which is responsible for the delivery of a range of services across campus to enhance the student, staff and visitor experience.

Salary is £13.90 per hour

• Are you looking for work over the summer?
• Do you have an outgoing personality with a passion for customer service? 
• Then this may be just the role for you.

We require catering staff to work in either the Hub dining hall or Founder’s dining hall.

Your role will be working with summer schools and conferences; serving food and drink to large groups of people  whilst remaining calm under pressure.

The ideal candidate must be motivated by people and be a team player; the expectations are high, as are our standards. 

To be successful in this post you will need:

• To be focused on delivering inspirational customer service
• Strong communication skills
• To be punctual, reliable, and consistent
• To be a team player working closely with your peers
• To be friendly and approachable
• To be a positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude (be proactive, not reactive)
• Excellent attention to detail

You will need to be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week from mid-June to mid - August, and be prepared to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: £13.90 per hour