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 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: 6 October 2026

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 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.