Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 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

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.