Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Head of Faculty Operations for the Faculty of Business and Law. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional services leader at a time of transformation.

At Royal Holloway, we are resolute in our ambition to be a University of Social Purpose. Our students are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to academic excellence and inclusion, a commitment threaded through our education, research, student experience and our engagement with local, national and global communities. We are proud to be one of the UK's leading research-intensive institutions, ranked in the top 25% nationally in REF2021. Through the dedication of our academics, discoveries that change the world, and the distinctive Royal Holloway experience, we have built a diverse and supportive community that inspires students and colleagues to succeed.

The Faculty of Business and Law is central to the delivery of this ambition. Consisting of two departments—the Royal Holloway Law School and the Royal Holloway Business School—it offers research‑infused education and a full portfolio of programmes (BSc, MSc, LLB, PhD) across our Egham (Surrey) and Central London (Bloomsbury) campuses. The Faculty is home to vibrant, impactful and world leading research that addresses global challenges, while developing an ambitious external engagement strategy that includes executive education in central London, new industry‑driven degrees, research partnerships, placements, and experiential learning opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Faculty Operations (HoFO) to support the smooth and effective running of the internal Faculty and Department operation; providing leadership for Faculty and Department administrative and operational matters. The HoFO, who will be reporting to the Faculty Dean, will be the main contact for and will work closely with Professional Service teams delivering services to the Faculty and Departments.

The HoFO will support the Faculty Dean, the Faculty Leadership Team and wider Faculty and Department staff by providing operational oversight which ensures a smooth-running department, delivers both service effectiveness and sustainability of activities and enables delivery of wider University strategic action plans. Central to this will be ensuring effective partnerships between the Faculty and the University Professional Services teams that work to support the business of the Faculty, its Departments and students. The HoFO will support the Faculty and Departments in liaison with Strategic Planning to analyse, summarise and use data through reports and dashboards to inform all aspects of the Faculty's work.

Who we are looking for

You will have experience in managing high performing teams, be results driven, and be highly organised. You will have experience in supporting the development of strategic plans, then in operationalising them, and in managing and implementing change. You will be a strong communicator and have a demonstrable ability to network and engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The post is based in our beautiful Egham campus in Surrey, near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance of London, where you will be expected to spend time at the Bloomsbury Campus. 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 post, please contact the Faculty of Business and Law Dean, Professor Christos Tsinopoulos on christos.tsinopoulos@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: 0626-190

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 July 2026

Interview Date: 22 July 2026

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £60,815 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

As an AACSB accredited Business School, Royal Holloway Business School (RHBS) are driven by social purpose. We are committed to inspiring and empowering students and staff to realise their full potential and to make positive change. This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to build on our current successes, our heritage and our strategic location, to become a leading School nationally and globally by investing in all areas of activity.

Our research is challenge-led and world leading. The most recent Research Excellence framework (of 2021) indicated that 82% of our research was 'world-leading or internationally excellent', placing us in the top quartile in terms of outputs in the UK. This research, which is led by three Research Centres, aims to deliver impact and be externally funded. 

We offer programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both nationally (from our Surrey and Central London campuses) and internationally through our global partnerships with the University of London. We aim to provide an outstanding student experience, which teaches the skills needed to join leading organisations or set up new businesses. Royal Holloway Business School (RHBS) is a leader in progressive education.

The Candidate

RHBS invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Teaching and Research) with expertise in operations and supply chain management. This is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your research agenda and to contribute to research-informed teaching in our Business School.

Research

You will hold a PhD in a cognate area of operations and supply chain management and bring a strong track record of world leading research outputs, grant capture and contributions to your field’s research environment. We are keen to receive applications from candidates with expertise which aligns with the interests of our interdisciplinary research centres, particularly concerning AI and sustainability in global supply chains, logistics systems, and the circular economy. You will have a robust pipeline of forthcoming outputs and a clear plan to advance your research agenda that aligns with the institution’s RH2030s strategy.

External Engagement

Our university is driven by social purpose and seeks to advance positive change. You will be able to show clear examples of impact and knowledge exchange with external stakeholders, which is anchored to your challenge-led research portfolio. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant professional experience that can enhance the real-world impact of their research.

Teaching

RHBS is committed to innovative, high-quality, research-informed teaching that equips students with the employability skills and professional knowledge to excel in their careers. You will relish the opportunity to inspire and mentor our students into becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

You will have an evidenced record of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in operations management, logistics, project management, and supply chain analytics, and will be able to showcase examples of innovative pedagogic practice. You will also be able to demonstrate examples of how you have successfully embedded industry collaboration into your teaching practice, to equip students with the employability skills and professional knowledge to excel in their careers. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have experience in designing and facilitating executive education. 

We are strongly committed to the development of our staff and provide a supportive environment to enhance research, teaching, and leadership skills. In return, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

The post is based across the university’s main campus in Egham, Surrey and our Central London campus. 

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

Please quote the reference: 0626-191

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 July 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £60,815 to £70,058 per annum - including London Allowance