Junior Network Administrator x2 roles

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full Time - Fixed term contract (5 years)

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Network Administrator in the IT Services Department.

The College is undertaking a comprehensive network refresh programme to modernise and enhance its IT infrastructure. This strategic initiative will improve performance, security, and resilience across the organisation, supporting innovative teaching, learning, and research while ensuring reliable connectivity for staff, students, and external partners.

This is a developmental role suited to an early-career IT professional looking to build specialist networking expertise. The Junior Network Administrator will support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Juniper network infrastructure, including Mist AI-driven solutions, gaining valuable experience in automation, analytics, and next-generation wireless and switching technologies. The post-holder will work alongside Colleagues within IT Service Delivery and Enterprise Applications to ensure the delivery of a premier class IT service to students and staff at the University.

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 Ian Duggins at ian.duggins@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: 0326-073

Closing Date:  16 March 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.