Senior Student & Programme Admin Officer

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is looking for a Senior Student & Programme Administration Officer in Egham. This full-time position focuses on supporting the academic programmes and improving service delivery in the School of Law and Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem-solving skills and a commitment to higher education administration. This role also comes with a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, training opportunities, and pension scheme contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with cost of Eyesight testing

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in student and programme administration.
• Strong commitment to service improvement and problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of academic programmes.
• Work closely with colleagues in the School and across services.
• Demonstrate commitment to Higher Education administration.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Initiative

Commitment to service standards

Experience in Higher Education administration

Job description

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (End Date 31 July 2026)

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Student & Programme Administration Officer in the School of Law and Social Sciences.

Academic Administration at Royal Holloway is organised into six School Administration teams and a Doctoral School, which are all part of the Student and Academic Services directorate; a single professional service which supports the student journey. Administration teams have been designed to provide a consistent and effective service to both students and staff.

The Senior Student & Programme Administration Officer role will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the delivery of academic programmes.

The role holder will demonstrate a commitment to our shared vision and service standards. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the School as well as those across other academic and professional services areas. They will be able to use their initiative and to take responsibility for solving problems and improving service delivery. In addition, they should be able to demonstrate commitment to working in Higher Education administration.

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Daniel Green at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 1225-309

Closing Date: 23:59, 4 January 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12 January 2026