CoSTAR National R&D Lab Head of Programme Delivery
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £49,325 i £58,345 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | including London Allowance |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Egham, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0725-162 |
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Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
The CoSTAR National R&D Lab, led by Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking a strategic, driven, and collaborative Head of Programme Delivery to help lead one of the UK’s most exciting and ambitious creative R&D programmes.
This is a pivotal role within our core Operations Team, where you’ll work closely with senior leadership and workstream leads to deliver the groundbreaking CoSTAR National R&D Lab and a series of innovation programmes that place creative technology at the heart of the UK’s future economy.
As Head of Programme Delivery, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management and delivery of this multi-faceted programme. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation, tracking, and reporting of complex, large-scale R&D activities, working across academic, creative, and tech sectors.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, thrives on solving problems collaboratively, and has a sharp eye for both the big picture and the small details.
About the National R&D Lab
Backed by a £51.1 million UK Government investment (AHRC/UKRI), the CoSTAR National R&D Lab is the UK’s flagship initiative to support the screen and performance industries through world-class research, innovation, and infrastructure.
Led by Royal Holloway, and in partnership with major industry and academic players including University of Surrey, Abertay University, the National Film & Television School, Pinewood Studios, BT and Disguise, the Lab brings together cutting-edge technologies — such as AI, virtual production, and 5G — with world-leading research in storytelling, media production, psychology, and creative tech.
At the Lab’s core is a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, embedded in everything from team culture to project design and delivery.
What You Will Be Doing
-Create and manage key documentation: budgets, cost monitors, resourcing plans, risk registers, evaluation frameworks, and reporting tools.
-Working with workstream leads of the CoSTAR National R&D Lab’s innovation programmes, ensuring projects run efficiently, on time, and within budget.
-Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry and academia.
-Strategic planning and collaborative problem-solving across a complex and dynamic project landscape.
-Deliver quarterly and annual reports, working closely with monitoring & evaluation leads, as well as other updates and reports for governance boards, as required.
-Ensure financial and procurement processes meet institutional and funder requirements.
-Provide line management and support within a matrix organisational structure.
-Contribute to the development of future grant bids and strategic funding plans.
Who We're Looking For
You should apply if you:
-Thrive in innovation environments and enjoy working across multiple disciplines, including technology, research, and creative industries.
-Have a strong track record in programme or project delivery, especially across large, multi-stakeholder initiatives with significant budgets in the millions of pounds sterling.
-Are financially literate and love a spreadsheet — you’re confident managing large budgets and financial reporting.
-Communicate clearly and confidently, with excellent spoken and written English.
-Are highly organised, adaptable, and thrive in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.
-Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic mindset.
-Bring experience of line management and team coordination, with emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
-Are confident using project management tools like Smartsheets, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
-Bring a proactive, positive attitude and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a nationally significant programme. You’ll work in a supportive, inclusive, and visionary team — one that values bold thinking, rigorous delivery, and meaningful impact. Together, we’ll help place the UK’s Creative Industries at the forefront of global innovation.
Apply now and help us build something extraordinary.
This role is available from 29th September 2025 and will be based at Royal Holloway’s Egham campus and Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact sarah.smyth@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: 0725-162
Closing Date: 10 August 2025
Interview Date: 15 August 2025
The Role
The CoSTAR National R&D Lab, led by Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking a strategic, driven, and collaborative Head of Programme Delivery to help lead one of the UK’s most exciting and ambitious creative R&D programmes.
This is a pivotal role within our core Operations Team, where you’ll work closely with senior leadership and workstream leads to deliver the groundbreaking CoSTAR National R&D Lab and a series of innovation programmes that place creative technology at the heart of the UK’s future economy.
As Head of Programme Delivery, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management and delivery of this multi-faceted programme. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation, tracking, and reporting of complex, large-scale R&D activities, working across academic, creative, and tech sectors.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, thrives on solving problems collaboratively, and has a sharp eye for both the big picture and the small details.
About the National R&D Lab
Backed by a £51.1 million UK Government investment (AHRC/UKRI), the CoSTAR National R&D Lab is the UK’s flagship initiative to support the screen and performance industries through world-class research, innovation, and infrastructure.
Led by Royal Holloway, and in partnership with major industry and academic players including University of Surrey, Abertay University, the National Film & Television School, Pinewood Studios, BT and Disguise, the Lab brings together cutting-edge technologies — such as AI, virtual production, and 5G — with world-leading research in storytelling, media production, psychology, and creative tech.
At the Lab’s core is a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, embedded in everything from team culture to project design and delivery.
What You Will Be Doing
-Create and manage key documentation: budgets, cost monitors, resourcing plans, risk registers, evaluation frameworks, and reporting tools.
-Working with workstream leads of the CoSTAR National R&D Lab’s innovation programmes, ensuring projects run efficiently, on time, and within budget.
-Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry and academia.
-Strategic planning and collaborative problem-solving across a complex and dynamic project landscape.
-Deliver quarterly and annual reports, working closely with monitoring & evaluation leads, as well as other updates and reports for governance boards, as required.
-Ensure financial and procurement processes meet institutional and funder requirements.
-Provide line management and support within a matrix organisational structure.
-Contribute to the development of future grant bids and strategic funding plans.
Who We're Looking For
You should apply if you:
-Thrive in innovation environments and enjoy working across multiple disciplines, including technology, research, and creative industries.
-Have a strong track record in programme or project delivery, especially across large, multi-stakeholder initiatives with significant budgets in the millions of pounds sterling.
-Are financially literate and love a spreadsheet — you’re confident managing large budgets and financial reporting.
-Communicate clearly and confidently, with excellent spoken and written English.
-Are highly organised, adaptable, and thrive in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.
-Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic mindset.
-Bring experience of line management and team coordination, with emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
-Are confident using project management tools like Smartsheets, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
-Bring a proactive, positive attitude and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a nationally significant programme. You’ll work in a supportive, inclusive, and visionary team — one that values bold thinking, rigorous delivery, and meaningful impact. Together, we’ll help place the UK’s Creative Industries at the forefront of global innovation.
Apply now and help us build something extraordinary.
This role is available from 29th September 2025 and will be based at Royal Holloway’s Egham campus and Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact sarah.smyth@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: 0725-162
Closing Date: 10 August 2025
Interview Date: 15 August 2025
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