Events Co-ordinator (Graduation)

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

Applications are invited for the post of Events Co-ordinator (Graduation) in the Marketing and Communications Directorate.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the University’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 management. 

Working closely with the Events Manager (Graduation), the successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the delivery of Royal Holloway’s Graduation Ceremonies. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have an efficient and proactive approach. They will possess good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, prioritise conflicting demands in order to meet strict event delivery deadlines. 

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. 

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.

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

Please quote the reference: 0126-008

Closing Date:  23:59, Wednesday 21 January 2026  

Interview Date: Thursday 29 January 2026

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

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