Research Services Officer

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a motivated Research Services Officer to provide operational support for research proposals and manage award acceptance processes. The ideal candidate has administrative experience in higher education, strong financial management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking on campus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative position, ideally within a research or higher education environment.
• Strong aptitude for financial management and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational and numerical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day operational support and expert advice on the costing and submission of research proposals.
• Managing the acceptance process for new research awards.
• Supporting academic staff throughout the research funding journey and ensuring accurate administration of grant application data.

Skills

Administrative experience

Financial management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on:

• Providing day-to-day operational support and expert advice on the costing and submission of research proposals.
• Managing the acceptance process for new research awards.
• Supporting academic staff throughout the research funding journey and ensuring accurate administration of grant application data.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative position, ideally within a research or higher education environment.
• Strong aptitude for financial management and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational and numerical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to build effective working relationships across the institution.

Benefits

• 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 on campus

Location

The role is based at our campus in Egham, Surrey, located near Windsor Great Park and within easy commuting distance of London.

How to Apply / Contacts

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Hilary Lynch at [e-mail].

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at [e-mail].

Please quote the reference: 0925-213.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 23:59, 5 October 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 13 October 2025