We are seeking an ambitious and experienced leader to join our Research and Innovation Directorate as Head of Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the University's research and knowledge exchange ambitions, helping to ensure that our world-leading research translates into meaningful economic, social, cultural and environmental impact.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Innovation, you will provide strategic leadership for the University's knowledge exchange, innovation and partnership activities. You will lead the development and delivery of institutional approaches to commercialisation, intellectual property, innovation funding and partnership development, while ensuring that the University continues to build a strong culture of responsible collaboration.

A significant element of the role will be providing institutional leadership for research security and trusted research. Working with colleagues across academic and professional services teams, you will oversee frameworks, policies and due diligence processes that support secure and compliant research collaborations and commercial activities. 

You will also lead and develop the Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Team, providing inspiring leadership and building on its proactive, innovative and collegiate culture.

About you

You will be a highly credible strategic leader with substantial experience of working at the interface between research, innovation and external engagement. You will bring a successful track record of developing partnerships that deliver impact and generate income, alongside significant experience of knowledge exchange, research commercialisation and innovation management.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of the UK research and innovation landscape. 
• A successful record of building and negotiating strategic partnerships with industry, government, third-sector or international organisations. 
• Significant experience of knowledge exchange, innovation and impact development. 
• Expertise in intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialisation.
• Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills. 
• Knowledge of research security, trusted research, due diligence and related compliance requirements. 

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of working effectively alongside senior leaders, academic colleagues, external stakeholders.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Starbuck, Director of Research and Innovation sue.starbuck@rhul.ac.uk 

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

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: 0926-307

Closing Date: 23:59, 28 September 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 28 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £60,815 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.

Part time will be considered

Applications are invited for the post of Research Services Officer in the Research and Innovation Department at Royal Holloway, University of London.

We are looking for an exceptional administrator who will play a key role in delivering effective day-to-day operational support and advice related to the costing and submission of research proposals, and the offer acceptance of new awards. The post serves the purpose of sustaining administrative support to academic staff who apply for research funding and administering information about research grant applications.

The post will require previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in a research or higher education environment, an aptitude for financial management, and excellent attention to detail. Candidates should have excellent organisational and numerical skills and the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Candidates will have experience of successfully using Microsoft excel to a proficient level and have a willingness to learn other systems. The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop professional relationships and networks at all levels within the organisation.

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

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 Hilary Lynch on hilary.lynch@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: 0826-295

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 September 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £34,670 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 Team Leader 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 a Team Leader, responsible for the seamless front of house operations of the Cafes 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 Team Leader 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.

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:

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: 0826-299

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Research Contracts and IP Manager in the Research Contracts team within Research and Innovation.

This is a key role for the University, focussing on enabling the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research and partnership. Reporting to the Head of Research Contracts, the Research Contracts and IP Manager is one of a team responsible for the efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with significant experience of the drafting and negotiating of research related agreements and intellectual property agreements and preferably some experience of supporting the commercialisation of research outputs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to think and act independently.

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

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: 0826-300

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Designer in the Directorate of Marketing and Communications. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Holloway creative team as we work towards our RH2030s strategy and expand our capabilities as a team. Reporting to the Creative Operations Manager, the Senior Designer plays a key role in a small team of specialists providing creative design support for a wide range of projects across the digital and print spectrum, including key publications and marketing materials, crucial to the promotion and reputation of Royal Holloway.

The Senior Designer will be a qualified, experienced graphic designer used to working across digital and print media. You’ll need to demonstrate a track record of working creatively, collaboratively and within brand guidelines, maintaining high standards, and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will show initiative, enthusiasm and creative flair, as well as being a team player. 

The University has adopted hybrid working for this role. The successful applicant must demonstrate a disciplined, organised, open, and structured approach to their work, with the ability to communicate effectively with the team in a hybrid setting. 

Applicants must have extensive experience of the Adobe creative suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. A good working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software (especially the 365 suite) is also desirable. An understanding of animation and motion graphics, including Adobe After Effects experience, would be desirable.

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

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: 0826-290

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 09 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £34,670 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 Research Development Manager: EU and International in the Department of Research and Innovation at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Royal Holloway is a research-intensive university with internationally leading researchers and research groups. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed Royal Holloway as being in the upper quartile of UK universities for research, with 88% of our research rated as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We are seeking an exceptional Research Development Manager: EU & International to join our Strategic Grants Team within Research and Innovation. This is a key role supporting the University's ambition to grow its research excellence, international partnerships, and research income through European Union, Official Development Assistance (ODA), and international funding opportunities.

As Research Development Manager: EU & International, you will play a strategic role in helping the University secure funding from major international sponsors, including Horizon Europe, ODA funders, international agencies, governments, foundations, and other global funding bodies. You will be an experienced research development professional with a strong understanding of the European and international funding landscape and a track record of supporting successful collaborative funding applications.

Working closely with senior academics, research leaders, and professional services colleagues, you will lead the development and management of complex, high-value research funding applications, providing expert pre-award support from concept development through to submission and award acceptance.

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

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 Dr Hilary Lynch on hilary.lynch@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: 0826-294

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 September 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £49,979 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.