Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences. This is a fixed term post for 5 months in the first instance with potential for extension. 

Joining the Popplewell team at an exciting phase of growth and investment, this appointment will contribute to the development of gene addition therapies for Neurofibromatosis type 1, a childhood disease caused by the lack of neurofibromin that results in Schwann cell proliferation and neurofibroma growth in the peripheral and central nervous system. 

Building on strong preliminary data from the lab, the successful candidate will work with a senior post-doctoral research associate to further optimise the replacement NF1 cDNA to facilitate cell-specific and responsive expression of neurofibromin. You would be expected to have experience of molecular cloning, in vitro techniques and molecular analyses of expression.

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Linda Popplewell on linda.popplewell@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: 1126-367

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 November 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Research

Salary: £35,312 to £41,038 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Venue Sales Manager in the Commercial Services department. 

Joining the Commercial Services team, this key role leads the University’s conference, events and venue hire sales function, driving revenue growth through proactive business development and the successful management of a diverse portfolio of clients. The post holder will be responsible for maximising commercial opportunities across the university’s campus, securing new business, developing existing client relationships and ensuring revenue and profitability targets are achieved. Working closely with colleagues across catering, accommodation and operations, you will provide strategic oversight for major conferences, functions, events and summer school contracts, ensuring an outstanding client experience from enquiry to delivery. 

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience, with significant experience in venue, conference, hospitality or event sales. A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, developing new business opportunities and managing key client relationships is essential. You will possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead and motivate a high performing sales 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: 1126-371

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 November 2026  

Interview Date: Week commencing 7 December 2026

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £42,150 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 Food Production Manager in the Catering Department.

We're seeking an experienced Food Production Manager with a passion for food excellence, operational leadership and developing high-performing teams. This is an exciting opportunity to lead food production across a large and diverse university catering operation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will have significant experience managing busy kitchen operations, leading teams through peak trading periods and delivering high-volume food production while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, compliance and financial performance.

You will be highly organised, commercially aware and driven by continuous improvement, with the ability to optimise production processes, control costs, reduce waste and support the University's sustainability ambitions. Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills are essential, alongside the ability to build positive working relationships across catering teams and wider stakeholders.

If you are passionate about delivering great food, developing people and driving operational excellence, we would 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: 1126-365

Closing Date: 23:59, 23 November 2026  

Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 December 2026

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £50,927 to £60,256 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 voluntary role of Associate Sikh Chaplain working within the Directorate of Student Life at Royal Holloway University of London. The Associate Sikh Chaplain who will work collaboratively and supportively within the University Chaplaincy Team – a well-supported interfaith staff team made up of Anglican, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish & Hindu Chaplains and a Co-ordinator. Collectively they work with other faith groups and student faith societies to benefit student and staff life on campus.

This role will be carried out on a voluntary basis with the hours adaptable to the post-holder’s working schedule. It is an occupational requirement that the appointed Chaplain be a practicing Sikh belonging to a worshipping community.

We are searching for an Associate Chaplain who is committed to co-operative, constructive, and positive dialogue with other faiths. They will be a vibrant and enthusiastic person to help develop Sikh faith and worship on campus, to offer pastoral care, to be a strong, visible, and unifying presence on campus and to build and foster healthy community through outreach activity.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to equality and inclusivity, experience of innovatively and openly working with other faiths, and an understanding of the value of the diversity of our community.

Our students and staff represent a diverse range of backgrounds and the University places immense importance on ensuring harmony and open communication on our multi-religious and multicultural campuses in Egham and London. The University is strengthened by our diverse, multicultural community and Associate Chaplains will embrace and enjoy the opportunities this brings. Our staff work within our EDI framework, to ensure that others abide by it, and to reflect our University Values of being Daring, Innovative, Open and Respectful in all they do.

We are a University of social purpose, creating positive change, for what matters – for our students, for society and for the world. The University is committed to promoting inclusivity and equality for all students and staff regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital or parental status, dependents, disability, sexual orientations, religion, political belief, or social origins.

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

Please quote the reference: 1126-364

Closing Date: 23:59, Friday 20 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Casual

Applications are invited for the post of SEDarc Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Administrator.

The SEDarc Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is a consortium of six universities in London and the South-East, led by Royal Holloway University of London, which awards Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) doctoral scholarships and provides training and development opportunities for its students. The SEDarc Administration Officer will be responsible to implementing many of the core administrative processes associated with SEDarc recruitment, training and events, together with all other administrative processes.

The post-holder will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and have extensive administrative experience. They should also be committed to contributing to the continual development and provision of a high quality service to SEDarc students and its partner institutions.

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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kate Smith, the SEDarc Manager, by email: kate.e.smith@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: 1126-361

Closing Date: 23:59, 23 November 2026

Interview Date: 7 December 2026

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £35,312 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 (Tuition Fee Billing and LLE Funding).

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 Student Administration Manager (Tuition Fee Billing and Funding) the Student Administration Officer (Tuition Fee Billing and LLE Funding) provides administrative support for the range of activities involved in supporting Tuition Fee Billing and Student Loan Company processes, including processes to support Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). This includes:

• Running the University Tuition Fee Billing processes
• Supporting the maintenance of the SLC Course Management Service (CMS) database, including preparations for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
• Acting as a point of contact for student and staff enquiries

The Tuition Fee Billing and LLE Funding Officer 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.

Candidates for this post should have excellent IT skills, an ability to manage a number of tasks at the same time, excellent attention to details and can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working in Higher Education Administration. 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 Lee at 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: 1126-362

Closing Date: 23:59, 18 November 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,831 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 Faculty Business Services Officer within the Faculty of Science.

Join the Faculty of Science at Royal Holloway and play a key role in supporting both staff and students. We are looking for an organised and proactive Faculty Business Services Officer to join our friendly Professional Services team. The Faculty comprises four departments: Psychology, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Computing, Security & Mathematics. 

Working across this diverse Faculty, you will help ensure the smooth running of our business services and contribute to an excellent experience for staff and students. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across several business areas, including finance administration, HR administration, office management and event support. You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues, providing advice and support on a range of business processes and helping to resolve day-to-day enquiries. You will also support colleagues across the wider team, sharing knowledge and good practice and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services. 

We are looking for a great team player with strong organisational and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy environment and delivering excellent customer service. You will be collaborative, proactive and confident building relationships across the University, with the ability to solve problems and identify opportunities to improve how we work. This role would particularly suit someone with administrative experience who enjoys variety and working with a wide range of people.

The University operates a hybrid working approach and some remote working may be possible for this role. 

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, within commuting distance of London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Katrina Hart: katrina.hart@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 1126-359

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 December 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 7 December 2026

Closing Date: 01 Dec 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,831 per annum pro rata - 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 Assistant in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Department of Biological Sciences.

About the Role. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join Professor Alessandra Devoto's research group in the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London. This part-time position offers an exciting opportunity, in in collaboration with SYNGENTA Jealott’s Hill, to contribute to the innovative “Plant Cell Libraries” research project, supporting research in plant molecular biology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will assist with laboratory-based experiments, including the preparation of reagents and biological samples, maintenance of plant cell and tissue cultures, and collection and recording of experimental data. Working closely with researchers and academic colleagues, the post holder will also contribute to the development and troubleshooting of experimental protocols and support the effective day-to-day running of the research laboratory.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience. You will be educated to BSc level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, with an interest in plant molecular sciences and basic research skills in molecular biology and in vitro culture techniques. You will have good organisational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate laboratory records, analyse data and communicate findings effectively. You will be computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, and able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a scientific research team. An MSc in a relevant subject area and previous research experience complementary to the project would be advantageous.

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

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof Alessandra Devoto on Alessandra.Devoto@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 443184.

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

Please quote the reference: 1026-358

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 November 2026

Interview Date: 18 November 2026 (due to the timescales involved, we are unable to accommodate requests to reschedule this date

Start date: 1 December 2026

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Research

Salary: £35,312 per annum pro rata - 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.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in working in a small Enterprise Architecture team, supporting governance, standards and risk management.

The IT Architect is a key role in the Enterprise Architecture team within IT Services. IT Services provides critical professional services for the running of all IT at Royal Holloway: managing and optimising the infrastructure, running of the applications, managing commercial relationships and large contracts with software suppliers and integrating services into the corporate, learning, teaching and research environments of the College.

The IT Architect will have a broad role focusing on: 

Solution Design and Risk Management

You will work with the Solution and Technical Architect to support solution design, from due diligence through to implementation and support. A significant part of your role will involve supporting work that is not yet included in the organisation’s planned programme of IT work, or that presents a risk to the organisation.

You will work with people leading change outside IT to define the IT work required. This collaboration will be a pivotal part of your role and will help the internal IT team deliver that work.

Standard Setting and Evaluation

You will work with the Solution and Technical Architect and Technical Service Owners to develop, maintain and enforce standards and patterns. These define the non-functional requirements: how solutions must operate, rather than the functions they provide. The outputs of this due diligence work will be recorded in our architecture repository, BizzDesign.

Architecture Enablement

You will ensure that the way the Architecture Board operates continues to evolve and meets its terms of reference, which define its remit and responsibilities. You will also ensure that its documents, inputs and outputs are recorded and tracked to completion.

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

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please quote the reference: 0826-284-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Biological Sciences.

About the Role. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, working with Professor Alessandra Devoto, in collaboration with SYNGENTA Jealott’s Hill, on the exciting research project “Plant Cell Libraries”. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research in plant synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, focusing on the development and characterisation of engineered plant cell cultures and whole plants. The successful candidate will lead experimental research using physiological, biochemical, imaging and multi-omics approaches, applying iterative design–build–test–learn strategies to advance plant engineering. Working collaboratively within a dynamic research environment, the post holder will contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations and the wider development of the research programme.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. You will have a PhD (or be close to completion) in Plant Biology, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline, together with a strong research background in plant molecular cell biology and plant in vitro culture. You will have practical experience in plant cell and tissue culture, genetic transformation, selection and screening, and molecular cloning techniques, alongside skills in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Experience in preparing biological samples for high-throughput genomics, microscopy and related bioinformatics analyses would be advantageous. You will also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational and time management abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Your ability to maintain accurate research records, present complex scientific information to different audiences and support the mentoring of students and colleagues will be important to the successful delivery of the project.

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

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof Alessandra Devoto on Alessandra.Devoto@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 443184.

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

Please quote the reference: 1026-357

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 November 2026  

Interview Date: 18 November 2026 (due to the timescales involved, we are unable to accommodate requests to reschedule this date)

Start date: 1 December 2026

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Research

Salary: £42,150 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 Estates Administrative Assistant in the Estates Department.

The Estates department is in the process of developing the University's historic estate to provide a 21st century campus and user experience that meets the increasingly contemporary needs of the people studying, working, and visiting here. This role will provide a broad range of administrative support tasks to members of the team and others within the college as required. In addition, they administer a number of committees and working groups. 

We require a professional and personable individual who can prioritise tasks and demonstrates a high level of organisational skills and flexibility. 

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.

This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave for one year. 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: 1026-351

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 November 2026

Interview Date: 26 November 2026

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 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.

The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the British Election Study. The successful applicant would be expected to start in January 2027. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 5 years.

About the role. The successful candidate will facilitate high quality research using the British Election Study alongside Professor Oliver Heath and the BES Scientific Leadership Team. Duties will include contributing to a programme of original research using the BES; data analysis for inclusion in BES publications; public dissemination of BES research including conferences and events; data management; assisting with survey design; creating material for the BES website; supporting website maintenance; and assisting with events. The post offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the British Election Study.

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 characteristics we value. Alongside excellence in research, 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 Professor Oliver Heath, Director of the British Election Study. Email: oliver.heath@rhul.ac.uk.

Please include a cover letter and cv. Candidates who are shortlisted for the post will be asked to attend an online interview on 3 December 2026.

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

Please quote the reference: 1026-342

Closing Date: 23:59, 12 November 2026

 Interview Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Research

Salary: £41,374 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.

Royal Holloway Law School invites applications from outstanding candidates for the position of Professor of Law (Teaching and Research).

Royal Holloway Law School is an ambitious and growing law school with a strong reputation for interdisciplinary scholarship, social purpose, and research-informed education. Having experienced sustained growth in student recruitment, academic staffing and educational provision, the School is entering an exciting new phase of development. Significant initiatives planned for 2027/28 include the launch of a new LLM programme and the introduction of an Accelerated LLB to be delivered in Central London. These developments reflect our commitment to innovation, student opportunity, and engagement with the legal profession and wider society. 

As we continue this upward trajectory, the School is investing strategically in research excellence. A key aspiration is the development of a distinct and successful law submission for REF2029, alongside the strengthening of our research culture, external engagement, impact, and research income.

We seek an internationally recognised scholar of significant standing who will provide intellectual and strategic leadership across the Law School. The successful candidate will play a leading role in strengthening our research culture, leading on externally funded research and impact activity, supporting our ambition for a law REF submission, mentoring colleagues across all career stages, and enhancing the School's national and international reputation.

Applications are invited from outstanding scholars whose research addresses contemporary legal challenges at the intersection of markets, business, regulation and society. Areas of particular interest in this context include, but are not limited to:

• commercial, corporate or financial law;
• corporate social responsibility and ESG;
• sustainability and just transitions (especially from a private/economic law perspective);
• governance and regulation; and
• civil and social justice.

We welcome candidates whose work adopts socio-legal or interdisciplinary perspectives and methods.

The successful candidate will have an internationally recognised record of research excellence and leadership, evidenced by successful and sustained generation of research and/or knowledge exchange income, world-leading publications, a sustained contribution to the development of research culture and academic communities, and a proven ability to support research, impact and engagement activities. They will contribute to teaching and doctoral supervision, support the development of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and play a significant role in shaping the future direction of Royal Holloway Law School.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a Law School with a clear sense of purpose, ambitious plans for growth, and a commitment to making a distinctive contribution to legal scholarship, education, and societal impact in the UK and beyond.

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 the Head of Department, Professor Konstantinos Alexandris Polomarkakis K.Alexandris-Polomarkakis@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: 0926-329

Closing Date: 23:59, 23 November 2026

Interview Date: 12 January 2027 (1st stage on MS Teams) and 27 January 2027 (2nd stage in-person for successful 1st stage candidates)

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Academic

Salary: £74,753 to £96,378 per annum - including London Allowance