Director of Human Resources (Interim)
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0525-121 |
Summary
This is a Fixed-Term post to cover a period of between nine to twelve months.
Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking to appoint an exceptional Interim Director of Human Resources during a pivotal period of transformation. As we deliver on our RH2030s vision to be a University of social purpose, this role will be instrumental in enabling a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture right across the University.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Business and People Services and working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and the Provost, you will provide executive-level support for the reimagining of our academic provision and professional services. This includes providing strategic leadership across all aspects of Human Resources and organisational development, and proactive championing of workforce planning, employee engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will lead the reshaping of our Human Resources function to support organisational change, financial sustainability and service excellence.
We are looking for a strong and empathetic leader with significant HR experience in complex environments, ideally within higher education. You will bring deep knowledge of employment law, a strong track record of successfully managing change, and the ability to build trusted relationships with trade unions and senior stakeholders in a robust environment.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a time of bold ambition and cross-institutional change.
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. However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Royal Holloway is conducted, including our central London locations.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Stephen McAuliffe, Executive Director of Business and People Services on stephen.mcauliffe@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 911826.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0525-121
Closing Date: 23:59, 13 June 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on campus on 17 June 2025
Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking to appoint an exceptional Interim Director of Human Resources during a pivotal period of transformation. As we deliver on our RH2030s vision to be a University of social purpose, this role will be instrumental in enabling a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture right across the University.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Business and People Services and working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and the Provost, you will provide executive-level support for the reimagining of our academic provision and professional services. This includes providing strategic leadership across all aspects of Human Resources and organisational development, and proactive championing of workforce planning, employee engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will lead the reshaping of our Human Resources function to support organisational change, financial sustainability and service excellence.
We are looking for a strong and empathetic leader with significant HR experience in complex environments, ideally within higher education. You will bring deep knowledge of employment law, a strong track record of successfully managing change, and the ability to build trusted relationships with trade unions and senior stakeholders in a robust environment.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a time of bold ambition and cross-institutional change.
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. However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Royal Holloway is conducted, including our central London locations.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Stephen McAuliffe, Executive Director of Business and People Services on stephen.mcauliffe@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 911826.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0525-121
Closing Date: 23:59, 13 June 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on campus on 17 June 2025
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