Executive Assistant (CoSTAR National Lab)

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.

Full-Time, Permanent.

Applications are invited for the post of Executive Assistant (CoSTAR National Lab) in the StoryFutures Department.

Joining the StoryFutures team at an exciting phase of the CoSTAR project, this appointment will provide a high level of professional executive and administrative support to the Directors of CoSTAR. Through the provision of this service, the post-holder will ensure the efficient operation of the CoSTAR Senior Leadership team and actively contribute to managing tasks and time such that the directors are operating optimally.

You will have significant experience providing high-level executive and administrative support to senior leaders, with excellent organisational, prioritisation and diary management skills. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple demands, handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, and building effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience supporting executives, boards or senior management teams is highly desirable.

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/ Pinewood Studios, Iver.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Olivia Hinkin at olivia.hinkin@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: 0826-265

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 September 2026  

Interview Date: 29 September 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.