As this is a permanent role, current students are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

The Library Services at Royal Holloway are seeking to appoint a candidate to the role of Extended Hours Library Assistant. Extended hours library assistants are key to continuing delivery of a high standard of library service during weekday evenings and weekends.

The role requires the ability to answer user enquiries in person and online, and to interact successfully with a wide variety of people. You should be able to work as a member of the team while taking personal responsibility for completing your assigned tasks. You will have good IT and social media skills, excellent attention to detail and have experience of working in a customer service environment. 

This role is campus based and the successful candidate will work 2 evenings per week from 16:45 - 21:00, on Wednesday and Thursday.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package and training and development opportunities. 

The University is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities, as these are currently underrepresented.

As part of our commitment, we will be undertaking anonymized shortlisting for this post. Resumes/CVs and personal statements which may compromise this process will not be reviewed.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lauren Spiller, User Experience Coordinator, lauren.spiller@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 1026-350

Closing Date: 23:59, 3 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £25,940 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Department. You will be responsible for providing an independent and objective service on monitoring business operations in relation to UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) compliance across the University. The role will support in giving assurance that risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively. You will work within the University to evaluate how well risks are being managed, and if current internal processes are sufficient or could be improved.

Responsible for conducting audits to assess the effectiveness and accuracy of UKVI compliance systems and record keeping, this will be a pivotal role in ensuring the University’s compliance with Home Office legislation. You will coordinate and complete internal audits and assurance activities liaising across various teams within the University including Recruitment, Admissions, Student Administration, and HR. As such, you will have specialist audit and assurance expertise as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work objectively and apply sound judgement.

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 Abi Swinbank on abi.swinbank@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: 1026-345

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 27 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £34,670 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 Student Administration Manager (Tuition Fee Billing and 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 Enrolment and Records Senior Manager the Tuition Fee Billing and Funding Manager is responsible for the management of the University tuition fee billing processes including:

• Managing the University Tuition Fee Billing processes
• Managing Bursary identification and allocation 
• Managing the maintenance of the SLC Course Management Service (CMS) database, ensuring institutional processes align with statutory frameworks, including preparations for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)

The Tuition Fee Billing and Funding 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 with specialist SFE and SLC funding knowledge, including knowledge of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). 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 Sarah Smart on sarah.smart@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: 1026-346

Closing Date: 23:59, 29 October 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374
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 Services Centre Assistant Manager (Enquiry Management) in the Student Administration Directorate. 

Student Administration is responsible for delivering core administrative functions related to the student journey from Enrolment to Completion. The Directorate is part of the wider Student Journey Division which is focused on delivering an excellent student and staff experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services and support. 

The Student Services Centre within Student Administration has been designed to provide a central point of contact for all non-academic enquiries and services, making it easy for students to obtain the information and help they need. The team is focused on delivering an excellent student experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services to support students through their journey at the University.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service putting students at the heart of everything we do. They should have a proven ability to innovate; utilising excellent IT, organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, they must be able to work under pressure and respond quickly and effectively to changing requirements in a busy environment.

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues across Professional Services, to ensure that a well-co-ordinated service is provided to students.

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. 

This position is not eligible for hybrid working. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Bryony Jones on  Bryony.Jones@royalholloway.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: 1026-338

Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Egham, Surrey, with travel to our Central London campus
Hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 to 4 days each week on campus

Shape the people and culture foundations for lasting transformation

Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking an exceptional Director of Organisational Development, Culture and Transformation to play a central role in delivering our ambitious RH2030s strategy.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead our approach to organisational development, culture, leadership effectiveness, organisation design and the people-centred dimensions of transformation.

This is more than a traditional OD role. Working with Executive and senior leaders, you will diagnose complex organisational challenges, shape practical solutions and ensure that change is designed and delivered with people, culture and successful adoption at its heart.

What you will do

You will:

• Lead the University’s OD, culture and people-centred transformation agenda.
• Shape organisation design and improve organisational effectiveness, collaboration and accountability.
• Develop consistent approaches, frameworks and tools for sustainable change.
• Build leadership and management capability to lead through complexity and change.
• Help leaders engage their teams, address cultural barriers and embed new ways of working.
• Use organisational insight, workforce data and evidence to prioritise activity and evaluate impact.
• Lead and develop a high-performing OD and Change team with strong internal consultancy capability.

About you

You will be an experienced OD, culture and transformation leader with a track record of achieving sustainable change in a large and complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level experience across organisational development, culture and transformation.
• Expertise in organisation design, leadership effectiveness, culture change and change adoption.
• Experience of leading the people-centred dimensions of major organisational change.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and systems-thinking capability.
• The credibility to influence and challenge Executive and senior leaders.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and turn strategic ambition into practical action.
• Experience of building high-performing specialist teams and internal consultancy capability.

You will combine strategic perspective with pragmatism, curiosity and a clear focus on outcomes. Higher education experience is welcome but not essential. Your background may be in the public sector, healthcare, not-for-profit, professional services or another complex, people-centred organisation.

Why Royal Holloway?

Royal Holloway combines excellent education and research with a strong sense of community, belonging and social purpose.

This is a rare opportunity to influence how our organisation develops, how our leaders lead and how our people experience change. You will join an ambitious People, Culture and Transformation Directorate and help create the culture, capability and organisational conditions needed for lasting success.

If you understand that sustainable transformation must be designed around people, culture and organisational reality, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please quote the reference: 0926-317

Closing Date: 23:59, 4 November 2026  

Interview Date: 11 November 2026

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £84,000 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Student Services Centre Supervisor in the Student Administration Directorate. 

Student Administration is responsible for delivering core administrative functions related to the student journey from Enrolment to Completion. The Directorate is part of the wider Student Journey Division which is focused on delivering an excellent student and staff experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services and support. 

The Student Services Centre within Student Administration has been designed to provide a central point of contact for all non-academic enquiries and services, making it easy for students to obtain the information and help they need. The team is focused on delivering an excellent student experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services to support students through their journey at the University.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, including experience of managing enquiries and requests from a range of service users. They should have excellent IT, organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, they must be able to work under pressure and respond quickly and effectively to changing requirements in a busy environment.

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues across Professional Services, to ensure that a well coordinated service is provided to students. 

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 College 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 Elsa Day at Elsa.Day@royalholloway.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: 1026-335

Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Closing Date: 01 Nov 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 Student Services Centre Manager in the Student Administration Directorate. 

Student Administration is responsible for delivering core administrative functions related to the student journey from Enrolment to Completion. The Directorate is part of the wider Student Journey Division which is focused on delivering an excellent student and staff experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services and support. 

The Student Services Centre within Student Administration has been designed to provide a central point of contact for all non-academic enquiries and services, making it easy for students to obtain the information and help they need. The team is focused on delivering an excellent student experience by developing and delivering effective and efficient services to support students through their journey at the University.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service putting students at the heart of everything we do. They should have a proven ability to innovate; utilising excellent IT, organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, they must be able to work under pressure and respond quickly and effectively to changing requirements in a busy environment.

The role-holder will work closely with other colleagues across Professional Services, to ensure that a well-co-ordinated service is provided to students. 

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. 

This position is not eligible for hybrid working. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Bryony Jones on Bryony.Jones@royalholloway.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: 1026-333

Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Faculty Teaching & Learning Operations Officer within the Student Administration Directorate.

This role is part of the Professional Services teams within the Faculty of Business and Law and will support the delivery of teaching and learning administration across the student lifecycle. The role is key to delivering an efficient, consistent and student-focused service, supporting both students and staff within busy academic environments.

The Faculty of Business and Law brings together disciplines across business, management and legal studies. The successful candidate will support a wide range of teaching and learning activities and work closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams.

The successful candidate will support core administrative processes such as module registration, timetabling support, assessment and examinations administration, student records, and results and graduation activities. They will act as a point of contact for routine queries from students and staff, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally in line with university policies and relevant legislation, including Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

The successful candidate will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience and will have experience of working in an administrative or customer service environment. They will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing their workload.

The candidate will be comfortable working with colleagues across the faculties and supporting day-to-day administrative processes. They will have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines. They will also demonstrate good communication skills when responding to enquiries from staff and students, and will have good IT skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.

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 any queries about the post, please contact Charlotte Rawlins: Charlotte.Rawlins@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: 0826-302

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching & Learning Operations Officer (Step Up) in the Faculty of Business & Law. 

This role will support the delivery of teaching and learning administration within the faculty, with a focus on Post Qualifying (PQ) and Step Up Social Work courses within the Royal Holloway Law School. The post holder will work as part of the Student Administration Directorate, contributing to the delivery of an efficient, consistent and student-focused service across a range of academic programmes.

The role involves supporting a variety of teaching and learning processes across the student lifecycle, including enrolment and module registration, assessment and examinations, student records, and results and graduation processes. 

The post holder will respond to enquiries from students and staff, support student wellbeing and engagement processes, and work closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams to ensure the smooth running of core administrative activities. The role will also involve maintaining accurate records and following established processes and procedures.

 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. 

If you have any queries about this post, please contact Karen Windle: Karen.Windle@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: 0826-301

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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

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 Contracts and IP Manager in the Research Contracts team within Research and Innovation.

This is a key role for the University, focussing on enabling the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research and partnership. Reporting to the Head of Research Contracts, the Research Contracts and IP Manager is one of a team responsible for the efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with significant experience of the drafting and negotiating of research related agreements and intellectual property agreements and preferably some experience of supporting the commercialisation of research outputs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to think and act independently.

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: 0826-300-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 October 2026

Interview Date: 3 November 2026

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 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, 21 October 2026  

Interview Date: 28 October 2026

Closing Date: 21 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.

Applications are invited for two Faculty Teaching & Learning Helpdesk Officer posts supporting Teaching and Learning administration across the University’s Faculties.

Teaching and Learning administration at Royal Holloway is delivered through a central Student Administration function and Faculty-based Teaching & Learning Operations teams, which are part of the wider Student Journey Division. These teams are designed to provide a consistent and effective service to both students and staff.

The two posts will support provision across the following Faculties:

Faculty of Business and Law

• Royal Holloway Business School 
• Royal Holloway Law School

Faculty of Science

• Biological Sciences
• Computing, Security & Mathematics
• Physical Sciences & Engineering
• Psychology

The Helpdesk Officers will develop a breadth of knowledge across Faculty and central processes and demonstrate a commitment to shared service standards. They will be expected to work closely with Teaching & Learning Operations teams, academic colleagues, the Student Services Centre, and colleagues across other academic and professional services areas.

The role holders will act as a first point of contact for student and staff enquiries, supporting a range of Teaching and Learning activities including the coordination and tracking of enquiries, provision of accurate information, and escalation of more complex issues where appropriate. This will include the use of systems to log, monitor and respond to enquiries, ensuring an efficient and consistent service.

The posts will also support key Teaching and Learning processes across the student lifecycle, which may include aspects of assessment, student records, and programme administration. The role holders will provide first-line information and support to students, including signposting to appropriate services where required, and contribute to the continuous improvement of helpdesk processes and service delivery.

The post holders will be able to work with minimal supervision and recognise when to seek guidance from senior colleagues.

Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and experience of working in an administrative or customer service environment. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to delivering high-quality service is essential.

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

Further information

If you have any queries about these posts, please contact:

Please quote the reference: 0926-323

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 October 2026  

Interview Date: Week Commencing 9 November 2026 (please note that interviews for both posts will take place on the same day.)

Closing Date: 30 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.

Applications are invited for the post of Doctoral Training Programmes Manager in the Royal Holloway Doctoral School. 

Royal Holloway University of London has been successfully awarded a number of new funding opportunities, including the BBSRC EngBio4GBP Doctoral Focal Award and the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships for Next Generation Democracy. This created an opportunity to establish a new role, which is designed to meet our resource support commitments to these awards, but for other awards we currently have consolidated into one post. Our ambition is to continue to build our studentship opportunities, establish a core team to support this.

The Doctoral Training Programmes Manager will lead on administration for of our externally funded doctoral awards. The Doctoral Training Programmes Manager will work closely with the Academic Directors/Leads to ensure the successful implementation of funding awards and will provide leadership to team members supporting the bids. Further, they will be involved in supporting new bids providing valued strategic input into resource needs and programme design, and may support initial set up of successful new bids. 

The successful candidate will be education to degree level or equivalent and have a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector. You will have the ability to think and plan strategically, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt and respond to changing requirements, a high level of written and IT literacy and communication skills, and strong team-working skills. You will demonstrate experience of line management and team leadership, of having a professional approach with communication to staff and service users, delivering a strong standard of service, as well as possessing the ability to work collaboratively, and to review and develop processes. 

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 University has adopted hybrid working for some roles and so some remote working would be possible for this role.

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. Some events may take place at our London campus (e.g., Bedford Square or Stewart House).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Dawn Watling (Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Postgraduate Research) Dawn.Watling@rhul.ac.uk. 

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.

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.

Please quote the reference: 0926-324

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 October, 2026  

Interview Date: TBC

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

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.

This is a key senior strategic planning and operational position. Reporting to the Estates Director, you will ensure our FM services and related resources, staff and materials deliver transformational change in line with Royal Holloway’s priorities. It’s a role with plenty of scope. With your experience, you’ll oversee the governance, delivery and performance of investment, maintenance and compliance programmes across the institution.

Among your responsibilities, you’ll drive the adoption of new digital self-service solutions that enhance the experience of students, staff and visitors. You’ll also direct and manage a proactive, engaged culture of health and safety compliance, backed by robust management and reporting systems. As someone with a track record in customer-focused service provision, you’ll be confident managing multi-disciplinary projects and delivering results in line with budgets and agreed standards.

You’ll build relationships with professional service and academic stakeholders and the Student Union to ensure facilities are safe, secure and fit for purpose. This includes championing a new environmental, sustainable approach to all estate-related activities in support of our target of being net zero by 2035. With your leadership skills, you’ll support and motivate colleagues to reach objectives with limited resources, against tight deadlines when required.

To apply, you’ll be educated to minimum degree level (or equivalent) in a property-related professional service. Or, you’ll have equivalent relevant, proven experience in a property-related or professional service role. You’ll have a proven track record of working in a senior FM role in a HEI or similar scale organisation. Importantly, you’ll have demonstrable organisation, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 

You will receive a salary of £71,400, plus a range of great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, and the option of flexible working to support your work-life balance. There is free parking available on the estate, and we also offer a cycle to work scheme and a season ticket loan to help with the cost of travel.

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

Please quote the reference: 0626-186-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £71,400 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.