Royal Holloway has a robust conference business including conferences, weddings, filming, summer schools and meetings and we are looking to expand our commercial business through the development of new business types. We see the focus being on developing events that can be ticketed to the general public, e.g. open-air theatres and developing other revenue-generating activities utilising our campus. The post holder will primarily develop opportunities at our Egham campus, as well as exploring opportunities at our Central London campus as the facilities are developed. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and business focussed individual to set up, develop and deliver this business. 

The post holder will be expected to identify profitable new opportunities and to create persuasive business cases. Once approved the post holder will be responsible for designing and delivering the opportunity. Working within the Conference team the post holder will need to work with a large number of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the event/opportunity. The post holder will need to be able to work at our Egham Campus and from our Central London (Bloomsbury) campus on occasion and must be able to work evenings and weekends. This post has very limited capacity for remote working.

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 at our Egham campus

The post is based predominantly in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The post holder may also be expected to work from our Central London campus (Bloomsbury) on occasion. 

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

Please quote the reference: 0326-103

Closing Date:   23:59, Wednesday 8^th April 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 20^th April 2026

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £49,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Are you looking for short-term work in this summer? Are you organised, customer focused and have a keen eye for detail? If so, this is a great role for you!

Royal Holloway are seeking Conference & Catering Assistants to work from mid-June to mid-September.

The role will be to support the Conference & Catering operations team, ensuring the overall smooth running of the event, and creating memorable experiences for guests / delegates. It is an extremely varied role, in which, responsibilities can include anything from setting-up catering stations to assisting with any requests the conference organiser has from arrival to departure. 

The expectations are high, as are our standards. To be successful in this post you will need:

 Strong communication skills who can converse with a diverse client base

• To be a positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude (be proactive, not reactive)
• To be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced event and catering environment
• A genuine passion for events and hospitality with a focus on delivering fantastic customer service
• To be punctual, reliable and consistent
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible with working hours (i.e. a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts)

Experience in the events / catering / hospitality industry is preferred, however on-the-job training will be provided – a positive attitude is a must!

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Great rate of pay
• Training and development through on-the-job learning and internal and external courses
• Experience in a vast range of events, including Conferences, Private Events, Weddings, High profile University Events and Graduation 
• Social aspect

The position is available 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 apply, please send your CV to CandE-Operations@rhul.ac.uk.

 Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026

Interview date: Applicants must be available on Wednesday 29 April for our Recruitment Evening – further details given to successful candidates 

Pay: £13.90 per hour

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: £13.90 per hour