Student Opportunities Manager

Royal Holloway, University of London Students’ Union; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Winter closure 8 days

Birthday day off

Employee discounts

Contributory pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development Leave

35 hours per week

Job summary

The Royal Holloway Students’ Union is seeking a passionate Student Opportunities Manager to lead the development and delivery of our student-led activities, including clubs, societies, student media and fundraising.

You will oversee training for student leaders, manage a team, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and work with the Head of Community Engagement to foster inclusive, high-quality opportunities for all Royal Holloway students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of student-led activities across clubs, societies, student media and fundraising.
• Oversee training for student leaders and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Manage a team of coordinators and project staff to strengthen student communities.
• Collaborate with the Head of Community Engagement to promote inclusive opportunities.

Job description

Location: Royal Holloway Students’ Union

Salary: £39,695 - £41,938 per year

The role

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Student Opportunities Manager to lead the development and delivery of our student-led activities at Royal Holloway Students’ Union.

In this role, you will oversee our sports clubs, societies, student media and charity fundraising activities, ensuring students have access to a wide range of high-quality opportunities to get involved, develop new skills and build lasting communities.

You will lead the delivery of support services for student-led activities, develop and deliver engaging induction and training programmes for student leaders, and oversee funding opportunities throughout the year. You will also ensure that activities operate safely and in line with relevant regulations, providing the guidance and support students need to make the most of their university experience.

Working closely with the Head of Community Engagement, you will manage a dedicated team of coordinators and project staff, helping to strengthen our student communities and ensure our opportunities are inclusive, engaging and accessible to all.

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About us

Royal Holloway Students’ Union (RHSU) is here to support, represent and enhance the student experience at Royal Holloway, University of London. We provide a wide range of services, activities and opportunities for students, from advice and representation to societies, sports, events and commercial services.

Behind everything we do is a diverse team of around 50 permanent employees and over 200 casual student staff, working across different areas of the organisation.

Our People & Culture team plays an important role in supporting this workforce, creating a positive employee experience and ensuring our people have the support, development and opportunities they need to thrive. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to that work while helping us continue to develop our people processes, systems and culture.

Our work focuses on:

• Building Communities for all Students
• Building Stronger Student Voice and Representation
• Providing Inclusive Activity and Spaces
• Providing Advice and Advocating for Students

We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and investing in our people, infrastructure, and sustainability to ensure we’re fit for the future.

If you’re excited to challenge the status quo and help shape student life, we’d love to have you on our team!

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits policy including the following:

• 22 days annual leave, rising each year up to 27 days (plus the 8 bank holidays)
• 8 extra days off during our winter closure
• Birthday day off and 0.5 day “Milestone Day” for special life events
• Employee discounts and savings opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Wellbeing support including a Non-contributory Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hours based on a 35 hour/week
• 5 half-days of Development Leave for personal or professional growth

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Grade and salary range: Grade 6, £39,695 - £41,938 per year. Salary is subject to RHSU’s Pay & Reward Policy.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Some unsociable hours may be required at certain points in the year.

Closing Date: 15 November 2026