Applications are invited for the post of External Communications Officer in the Marketing and Communications Department.

Royal Holloway, University of London is looking for a creative, digitally savvy communicator to help tell the stories that build our reputation, across both media and social.

This is a genuinely blended external comms role. You'll spot and land media coverage that raises our profile locally, nationally and internationally, and you'll work closely with Social Media colleagues to drive reputation-building storytelling across our channels, particularly LinkedIn: positioning the University as authoritative, relevant and impactful with professional and sector audiences. You’ll also help surface the research, partnerships and impact that matter most. As this area of our work grows, it's a real opportunity to help shape how we do it.

Day to day you'll:

We're looking for someone who's both creative and analytical. You'll be as comfortable pitching a story to a national journalist as you are reading what the data tells you about how it landed. You'll bring sharp editorial judgement, an eye for a strong story, and the digital instincts to know where and how it will perform, then the curiosity to measure it and do it better.

If you want a role with breadth, the chance to develop a growing area of our work, and a team that cares about doing comms well, we'd love to hear from you.

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: 0726-262

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 August 2026  

Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 August 2026

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Campus Watch Safety Officer within the Security Team, Estates Department.

Please note that based on the contracted working hours, the expected salary will be £21,345 to £24,645 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance), which is the pro rata equivalent of £29,297 – £33,826 FTE.

Average 25.5 hours per week working a shift pattern basis. 4 shifts on 4 shifts off. This will be predominantly nights but there will be some day shifts, as and when required.

The timings for night shifts are a combination of 9.30pm – 7am and 10pm – 4am, varying on alternate days over 4 nights.

Duties within the role will include maintaining the provision of a safe environment for our residential students and visitors to the University. Respond to incidents and welfare concerns; work closely with other departments to provide pastoral care support to our students, and to protect the University's property and assets.

It is desirable that applicants have a good appreciation of student issues within the Higher Education sector. You must have excellent customer service skills. Candidates should also possess a clean driving licence, as team members are required to drive University vehicles when necessary. Knowledge of fire safety and first aid is desirable but full training will be provided as will a work uniform.

The Campus Watch Safety Officer shift pattern covers the core hours of 9.30pm – 7am (365 days a year). As mentioned, the shifts will be predominantly nights but there will be some day shifts based on demand required for various events throughout the year.

The working week will total 25.5 hours. You may also be required to support the security team in providing assistance during holidays, training, absenteeism and University events.

You will undergo training on appointment. Please note the training may take place during the daytime. This role will be subject to a DBS check.

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, London 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: 0726-260

Closing Date: 23:59, 12 August 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We particularly welcome applications from women as they are currently underrepresented at this level within our department.

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 to £33,826 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Brand, Communications and Marketing - (CoSTAR National Lab and Network) in the StoryFutures Department.

Joining the StoryFutures team at an exciting phase of the CoSTAR project, this key appointment will be central to shaping the CoSTAR brand and supporting the national Network Labs.

You will have excellent Marketing, Communications and Brand skills and expertise, and have experience of delivering results in a fast-paced and pressured environment, as well as working with a wide range of stakeholders.

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 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: 0726-249

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 August 2026

Interview Date: 8 September 2026

Closing Date: 10 Aug 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.

Applications are invited for the post of Student Administration Senior Manager – Enrolment and Records.

The Directorate of Student Administration is responsible for delivering the core administrative functions to support the student lifecycle and is part of the wider Student Journey Division which is focused on delivering an excellent student and staff experience.

Reporting to the Associate Director - Student Records and Data, the Enrolment and Records Senior Manager leads the Enrolment and Records Team and is responsible for the management of the University enrolment and records processes including:

The Enrolment and Records Senior Manager works closely with colleagues across the University to foster a relationship of knowledge, trust and understanding between service areas and work collaboratively to improve the services in support of all students and staff at the University.

This is an exciting time to join the Directorate as we undertake a major project to replace our Student Record System and transform our operating model for Student Study Services. This project is central to our commitment to delivering a modern, efficient, and student-focused experience.

We are looking for an experienced Higher Education professional with knowledge of the student life cycle and student records management. Candidates should be dedicated to providing outstanding support to students and staff and have an ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment.

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 Caroline Beck, at caroline.beck@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: 0726-250

Closing Date: 23:59, 19 August 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Closing Date: 19 Aug 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.

Applications are invited for the post of Student Administration Officer (Records and Non-Standard Courses) in the Enrolment and Records team in Student Administration. 

Student Administration Operations is responsible for all central administrative functions involved in the student lifecycle, including Enrolment, Academic Timetabling, Attendance Monitoring, Examinations, and Results. The Student Administration Directorate also contains the Doctoral School, the Faculty administration teams, Academic Investigations and the Student Services Centre, which provides a central point of contact for all non-academic enquiries and services for students.

Candidates should have excellent IT and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and excellent attention to detail. In addition they should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and contributing to the continual development and provision of a high quality service to students and staff. 

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues in the Student Administration team, as well as colleagues from other Professional Services, to ensure that a well-co-ordinated service is provided to students in relation to maintaining and updating student records and supporting the enrolment of students on non-standard or external courses. 

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 Amandeep Dole on Amandeep.Dole@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: 0726-248

Closing Date: 23:59, 23 August 2026

Interview Date: 3 September 2026

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 to £33,826 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Student Ambassador Scheme Officer in the Marketing and Communications Directorate.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of Royal Holloway’s Events Team, which brings together event professionals responsible for the delivery of high-profile University events including Graduation, public lectures, showcase events, open days, applicant visit days and other reputation enhancing events and hosting opportunities. 

The position offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their career and enhance their skills in event, programme, stakeholder and workforce management. 

Key responsibilities will include working with the Events Manager (Student Recruitment) to ensure Royal Holloway’s Student Ambassador Scheme continues to deliver a professional and motivated student workforce to support the delivery of a range of university events and activity, including Open Days, talks and tours. The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment and supervision of all Student Ambassadors, acting as the key point of contact for the scheme, coordinating and delivering training and development and managing workforce allocation. Leading by example, they will foster a positive and supportive culture amongst the Student Ambassadors, with a key focus on excellent customer service. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have an efficient and proactive approach. They will be brilliant at organisation, possess the ability to be calm under pressure and to prioritise conflicting demands to meet strict delivery deadlines. The role will require supervisory experience and proactive cross-institutional engagement, working with a wide network across both academic and professional services areas. 

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 campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

The University has adopted hybrid working for some roles and so some remote working will be possible for this role, however the Events Team are fully based on campus in the run up to, and during, event delivery. Events are also regularly delivered at our central London campus.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Daniel.Howick@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: 0726-247

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 August 2026

Interview Date: 10 September 2026

Closing Date: 25 Aug 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 Lecturer in Information and Cyber Security (Teaching and Research) in the Department of Computing, Security, and Mathematics.

Royal Holloway’s Faculty of Science is home to the world-renowned Information Security Group (ISG). The group is placed within the Faculty’s Department of Computing, Security, and Mathematics. The ISG has a record of outstanding research and hosts established research groups under the themes of: People and Society, Systems and Software Security, Smart Card and Internet of Things Security, and Cryptography. The ISG is now recruiting for a research and teaching lectureship in information and cyber security. 

The ISG is committed to delivering excellent teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our MSc in Information Security, the first of its kind anywhere in the world when it was launched in 1992, is accredited by The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and has over 4,000 alumni worldwide. The Department has received an ACE-CSE Gold Award recognising excellence in cyber security education from the NCSC.

We welcome applications from individuals with a strong academic track record whose work relates to one or more of the ISG’s themes. We particularly welcome applications from those with industry and practice experience as a complement to their academic track record. Applicants will have, or show the potential for, a track record of excellence in both teaching and research and will demonstrate a strong trajectory in academic research that has the potential for significant impact. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

The ISG is committed to reducing gender inequality, as recognised by an Athena SWAN Bronze award (joint with Mathematics), and strongly welcomes applications from groups under-represented in academic posts. 

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. 

Royal Holloway offers 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. There will be also the opportunity to develop and deliver postgraduate programmes at our Central London campus, located in Bloomsbury. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Lizzie Coles-Kemp, lizzie.coles-kemp@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: 0726-245

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Interview Date: 28 September 2026 to 9 October 2026

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Academic

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

Applications are invited for the post of Admissions Advisor in the Admissions and Applicant Services Department of the Marketing and Communications Directorate.

‘Joining the Admissions and Applicant Services team at an exciting phase of investment and expansion, this appointment will be work as part of a team to assist in the smooth and efficient running of the University’s professional admissions operation, principally by taking responsibility for the decision making and processing of applications. In addition, the team provides support and guidance to applicants throughout the applicant lifecycle, responding in a timely manner to admissions-related enquiries via email and telephone. 

You will have a high level of attention to detail, be able to work under pressure and the ability to work in a team to deliver exceptional service for applicants. The ideal candidate will be able to deal with complex queries from a wide range of enquirers and whilst always looking to improve process and support applicants. A good understanding of UK qualifications or admissions processes is desirable.

The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave until 10 October 2027. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.

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

Please quote the reference: 0726-246

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 August 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 August 2026

Closing Date: 09 Aug 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.

Residential Facilities team would like to invite applications for the post of Residential Facilities Assistant.

An energetic individual is required to join a professional and enthusiastic team. 

Duties will include triaging, prioritising and logging faults, minor maintenance tasks, moving furniture and supplies and conducting room inspections and safety checks across the College’s residential buildings, helping to ensuring that our student and visitor experience reflects our Commercial Services mission of Delivering Inspirational Service. 

The successful candidate will communicate well with customers and colleagues, have good attention to detail and enjoy team working. Basic experience of data input and an understanding of health and safety in the workplace would be beneficial.

In return we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, discounted sports facilities and a firm commitment to training and development. 

The positions are full time working 5 out of 7 days a week on a rota-based shift pattern, including some weekend and evening working.

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.

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://rhul.engageats.co.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: 0726-240

Closing Date: 23:59, 4 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 04 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Student Administration Assistant (Enrolment and Records) in Student Administration Operations.

Student Administration Operations is responsible for all central administrative functions involved in the student lifecycle, including Enrolment, Academic Timetabling, Attendance Monitoring, Examinations, and Results. The Student Administration Directorate also contains the Doctoral School, the Faculty administration teams, Academic Investigations and the Student Services Centre, which provides a central point of contact for students.

The Student Administration Records Assistant will support the administration of a variety of tasks carried out by the Enrolment and Records Team with a focus on supporting, tuition fee billing, query management, visa records. The role involves the methodical and accurate entry of data, excellent attention to detail and excellent customer services skills.

Candidates for this post should have excellent IT skills, an ability to manage a number of tasks at the same time and can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working in Higher Education Administration. In addition, candidates should be able to provide excellent customer service via email and phone to students, departmental administrators and academic staff and colleagues in Professional Services. They should also be committed to contributing to the continual development and provision of a high quality service to students and staff. 

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues in the Student Administration team, as well as colleagues from other Professional Services areas, to ensure that a well-co-ordinated service is provided to students in relation to Student Movements. The role enables the post holder to gain experience of a full range of activities within Student Administration, whilst taking specific responsibility for an area of work.

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 Caroline Lee on Caroline.Lee@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: 0726-244

Closing Date: 23:59, 3 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 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 Lecturer in Mathematics (Teaching Focus) in the Department of Computing, Security and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term, 0.8 FTE role to provide secondment cover from 1 September 2026 until 31 July 2029. 

Applicants should possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate level, and to lead others in teaching delivery and development. They should demonstrate strong commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our students. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and engage with students using a variety of different methods.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach and supervise at undergraduate level, taking full responsibility for the design, management and delivery of undergraduate modules in mathematics. They will also be required to contribute to the academic administration of the department.

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

The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

As this is a fixed term post to cover a period of sabbatical leave until 31 July 2029, this appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Iain Moffatt on iain.moffatt@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: 0726-239

Closing Date: 23:59, 2 August 2026  

Interview Date: 10 August 2026

We particularly welcome female applicants as they are under-represented at this level in the Department of Computing, Security and Mathematics within Royal Holloway, University of London.

Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Academic

Salary: £49,979 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of IT Data Integration Manager (Student Records Evolution) in the IT Department

This post will play a vital role in supporting the organisation’s data infrastructure and enabling the successful implementation of a new Student Records System. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of strategic transformation through modern integration technologies such as SQL Server Integration Services and Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps and Data Factory) with a team of three developers for this Project (two new and one existing resource).

The role offers the opportunity to support a high-impact project that will improve service delivery to students and enhance the customer experience. This is a fixed-term post for a period of 24 months offering a chance to develop and support enterprise-level solutions, working with a mixture of hybrid and cloud-based technologies.

To be considered for this role, candidates should have experience in leading data integrations resources, ideally with some experience in developing using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure integration services (Logic Apps and Data Factory), a strong understanding of enterprise systems and how data may flow between them, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential as the role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and reliability across 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 queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-203

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £48,639 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 Integration Developer in the IT Department

This post will play a vital role in supporting the organisation’s data infrastructure and enabling the successful implementation of a new Student Records System. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of strategic transformation through modern integration technologies such as SQL Server Integration Services and Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps and Data Factory).

The role offers the opportunity to support a high-impact project that will improve service delivery to students and enhance the customer experience. This is a fixed-term post for a period of 24 months offering a chance to develop and support enterprise-level solutions, working with a mixture of hybrid and cloud-based technologies.

To be considered for this role, candidates should have experience in developing, troubleshooting and supporting data integrations using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure integration services (Logic Apps and Data Factory), a strong understanding of enterprise systems and how data may flow between them, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential as the role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and reliability across 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 Recruitment at recruitment@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: 0626-200

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 09 Aug 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.

The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching and Research focus). The successful applicant would be expected to start in January 2027. This is a permanent position.

About the Department. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is a research-intensive unit, ranking first in England in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. The Department provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes to a diverse student body. We carry out research across different sub-disciplines, including but not limited to the Global Politics and Development Centre, Centre for International Security, Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies, Democracy and Elections Centre, New Political Communication Unit and the Gender Institute.

About the role. The successful candidate will convene and deliver modules in the International Relations curriculum. Applicants should be able to broaden the range of subfields researched in the department. Areas that the department has identified as underserved include Russia, China, Race/Ethnicity, and Environment/Climate Change, but this list is non-exhaustive, and candidates should feel free to make the case for their subfield. 

About the characteristics we value. Alongside excellence in research and teaching, we are looking for individuals who are collegial and value collaborative working. 

This 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 Kaat Smets, Head of Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Email: kaat.smets@rhul.ac.uk

Please include a cover letter and cv (including both publications and grants under review) with your application. The hiring process will consist of two stages. Selected candidates will be invited to give an online presentation to the Department followed by a Q&A on Monday 7 September 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the final round will be asked to attend an interview on Monday 21 September 2026 (in person in Egham where possible).

The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-196

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 August 2026 

Online Presentation Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Academic

Salary: £49,979 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.

Applications are invited for the role of Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) within the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Team (P&AE) at Royal Holloway, University of London.

P&AE plays a vital role in advancing the University’s RH2030s strategy and its ambition to be a university of social purpose, enabling world-class education and pioneering research through visionary philanthropic support. The team is driving significant growth in income from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners to help deliver impact that extends far beyond campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in an ambitious growth phase. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will lead a small but talented team and oversee a dynamic major gifts programme.

You will be joining a team with strong foundations for success: a clear three-year plan, a loyal base of major donors, growing regular giving and legacy programmes, and strong support from senior University leadership. This is a high-impact role focused on securing major and transformative gifts, working closely with senior stakeholders across the institution to champion philanthropy and inspire support.

We are looking for a driven and inspiring fundraising leader with a track record of securing six-figure gifts within the higher education or charity sectors. You will be motivated by the difference philanthropy makes in higher education, enabling transformative opportunities in education and research that change lives and shape society.

You will bring exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling, tailored cases for support. You will be confident using data to inform prospect strategy and pipeline development, and experienced in CRM systems, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders will be essential.

Above all, you will be strategic, proactive, and growth-focused—able to identify and secure philanthropic opportunities aligned with the University’s priorities, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Experience: 4 years required. If you thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and are excited by the opportunity to engage supporters in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.

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 informal enquires about the role, please contact Janice Rodrigues-Mendes, Head of Philanthropy at janice.rodrigues-mendes@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: 0626-188

Closing Date: 23:59, 2 August 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Become a Peer Mentor at Royal Holloway

Want to help new students feel welcome and confident at university? Looking for paid work that builds your skills and makes a real difference?

We’re recruiting Peer Mentors to support first-year students during their transition to life at Royal Holloway, University of London.

As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:

Meet regularly with a small group of new students
Share your experience and help them settle in
Signpost to academic and wellbeing support
Build leadership, communication and teamwork skills
Get paid £13.90 per hour (up to 20 hours across the year).

You must be a Royal Holloway student in 2026–27 and able to attend training and mentoring sessions in Terms 1 and 2.

This is your chance to give back and shape the student experience.

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Subject/Team: Pool Registration - Royal Holloway Students only