Head of Project Management Office (PMO) Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,815 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0925-218 |
Summary
Full-Time for 35 hours per week (would consider Part-Time).
Maternity Cover for 10 months.
The Estates Department is in the process of developing the University’s historic landscape in order to provide a 21st century campus that meets the needs of the people studying, working and visiting here. Applications are therefore invited for the post of Estates Head of PMO.
This post will manage a Project Management Office (PMO) function for the Estates Department ensuring effective project reporting and governance, supporting the Estates Senior Team, Principal, Deputy Principal and other executive or senior managers in the delivery of the University’s Estates Capital and Revenue Programmes. In addition, the post holder will be required to adopt a University wide perspective and build relationships accordingly with a variety of stakeholders to facilitate the briefing, governance and delivery of all estates works and services.
The successful candidate will have had previous experience of working as a Head of PMO in a University professional service department or similar environment and exhibit excellent organization, interpersonal and emotional intelligence with the ability to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities, with the opportunity to engage with a flexible staff working model, offering the potential to work part of the week from home. The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave for 10 months. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.
Please quote the reference: 0925-218
Closing Date: 23:59, 29 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Maternity Cover for 10 months.
The Estates Department is in the process of developing the University’s historic landscape in order to provide a 21st century campus that meets the needs of the people studying, working and visiting here. Applications are therefore invited for the post of Estates Head of PMO.
This post will manage a Project Management Office (PMO) function for the Estates Department ensuring effective project reporting and governance, supporting the Estates Senior Team, Principal, Deputy Principal and other executive or senior managers in the delivery of the University’s Estates Capital and Revenue Programmes. In addition, the post holder will be required to adopt a University wide perspective and build relationships accordingly with a variety of stakeholders to facilitate the briefing, governance and delivery of all estates works and services.
The successful candidate will have had previous experience of working as a Head of PMO in a University professional service department or similar environment and exhibit excellent organization, interpersonal and emotional intelligence with the ability to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities, with the opportunity to engage with a flexible staff working model, offering the potential to work part of the week from home. The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave for 10 months. This appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.
Please quote the reference: 0925-218
Closing Date: 23:59, 29 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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