Applications are invited for the post of Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for CoSTAR National Lab and Centre for Doctoral Training in the StoryFutures Department. 

Joining the StoryFutures Business Unit at an exciting phase, this key role will act as the functional lead for the development and delivery of EDI strategy, governance and performance across its flagship programmes: CoSTAR National R&D Lab and the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for Digital Media Inclusion.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring EDI strategy and delivery across these programmes align with the strategic priorities of the CoSTAR National Lab and the CDT respectively, providing authoritative professional advice to senior leadership on EDI priorities, performance, risks and opportunities.

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.

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 including part-time, job share or compressed working hours.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey/Bedford Square, London 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 Pippa Bostock, on pippa.bostock@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 276 082.

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

Please quote the reference: 1026-331

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 November 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Research Administrator within the Department of Economics supporting the Leverhulme International Professorship led by the Principal Investigator (PI), Professor David Levine. 

This is a project funded by the Leverhulme Trust and the main goal is to study social mechanisms and their allocations. The project aims to link work in game theory to the operation of social norms in a heterogenous agents’ framework. The project will involve economists, psychologists, and computer scientists at Royal Holloway. It commenced on 1 September 2023 and will run for 60 months.

The ideal candidate will have a background in administration and/or project management. You should be an excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks. You also need to be a team player and have a problem-solving attitude. You will be an enthusiastic and committed professional and have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the PI, Professor David Levine (Economics), the research teams within Economics, Computer Science and Psychology and with Professional Service colleagues across the University including, Grants and Contracts Finance Team, HR, Procurement and the Doctoral School.

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.

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk or via telephone on: +44 (0)1784 276 869.

Please quote the reference: 0926-330

Closing Date: Midnight, 21 October 2026 

Interview Date: 2 November 2026

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for two newly created posts of Faculty Business Services Officer.

These roles are part of the Professional Services team that sits within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences which constitutes six departments: Economics; English and Modern Languages; Geography and Sociology; History and Classics, Music, Drama and Media Arts; and Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. These posts play a pivotal role in helping to deliver excellent customer service to all students and staff within the Faculty.

The role holders will deliver key business service activities such as finance administration, HR administration, office management and event logistics. The roles will also be responsible for supporting a team of Professional Service colleagues, helping to train and share good practices across the different business areas, and will act as a key point of contact to resolve business services queries from academic staff. The role holders will operate effectively within the University policies and external legislation in particular relating to Finance, HR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the team, who have excellent communication and organisational skills, a pro-active mindset, good at problem-solving and excels at being a team player. Candidates will be good at networking with stakeholders across the business to deliver practical solutions that aims to improve working practices for all.

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 posts are based in Egham, Surrey, 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: 0926-327

Closing Date: 23:59, 4 October 2026  

Interview Date: Week commencing 12 October 2026

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 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.