Research Services Officer
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,670 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (including London Allowance) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 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: | 1125-296 |
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 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 15th December 2025
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 15th December 2025
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