Research Services Officer

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 Research Services Officer in the Research and Innovation Department at Royal Holloway, University of London.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Services Officer to join our team. This role is central to providing day-to-day operational support and expert advice on the costing and submission of research proposals, as well as managing the acceptance process for new research awards. You will play a vital part in supporting academic staff throughout the research funding journey and ensuring accurate administration of grant application data.

To succeed in this role, you will need proven experience in an administrative position, ideally within a research or higher education environment. You should have a strong aptitude for financial management, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, along with a willingness to learn new systems. Strong organisational and numerical skills are key, as are excellent interpersonal abilities to build effective working relationships across the institution.

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 an informal discussion about the post, please contact Hilary Lynch on hilary.lynch@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: 1125-296

Closing Date:   23:59, 7 December 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 December 2025

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.