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Research Services Officer

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Posting date: 10 September 2025
Salary: £34,670 to £40,284 per year
Additional salary information: per annum - including London Allowance
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 October 2025
Location: Egham, Surrey
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Royal Holloway University of London
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0925-213

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Summary

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 competitive rewards and benefits package, including:

Generous annual leave,
Access to professional development opportunities,
A pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution,
Lifestyle benefits such as cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes, as well as support for eyesight testing.
Free parking is also available on campus.
The role is based at our beautiful campus in Egham, Surrey, located near Windsor Great Park and within easy commuting distance of 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: 0925-213

Closing Date: 23:59, 5 October 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 13 October 2025

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