Student & Programme Administration Assistant

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking a part-time Student & Programme Administration Assistant in Egham. This role involves providing administrative support for student assessments and collaborating with academic staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft software. A highly competitive rewards package is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Comfortable with Microsoft software like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate administrative support for student assessments.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative colleagues.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Student & Programme Administration Assistant

Student Administration - School of Life Science and the Environment

Location

Egham

Salary

£26,471 to £28,693 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

28

Weeks per Year

52

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 04 August 2025

Reference

0725-147

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Part-Time, Fixed Term (12 Months)

Applications are invited for the post of Student and Programme Administrative Assistant in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment.

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. You will be joining a thriving school, home to the departments of Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geography, Psychology and Health Studies.

The role will require superb organisational skills, attention to detail, and good communication. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable working independently under their own initiative, and also as part of a large team of colleagues. You will have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and flexibility in undertaking additional or alternative tasks as needs arise.

You will need to be comfortable with Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, with a particular ability to perform basic functions and data manipulation within Microsoft Excel.

You will have particular responsibility for ensuring the accurate and timely administrative support of the student assessments such as coursework and exams. You will work with academic colleagues from within the School and administrative colleagues from the professional services across the University.

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
• 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.

The University has adopted hybrid working and some remote working will be possible for this role.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lucy Davidson via email to [e-mail].

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

Please quote the reference: 0725-147

Closing Date: 23:59, 04 August 2025

Interview Date: 13 August 2025

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This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.