Student & Programme Administration Officer

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Student & Programme Administration Officer to support the delivery of academic programmes. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a commitment to service excellence. Based at Egham, the candidate will work closely with academic and professional teams. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and a pension scheme. This full-time position is fixed-term until July 2026. Applications close on January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration is preferred.
• Strong commitment to improving service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of academic programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across services.
• Take responsibility for improving service delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Commitment to service standards

Teamwork

Job description

Student & Programme Administration Officer

Location: Egham

Salary: £29,297 per annum - including London Allowance. This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Post Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 35

Weeks per Year: 52

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 04 January 2026

Reference: 1225-305

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.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (until 31 July 2026)

Applications are invited for the post of 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.

Role

The 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.

Benefits

• 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 Daniel Green ([e-mail])

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

Please quote the reference: 1225-305

Closing Date: 23:59, 4 January 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 12 January 2026

Equal Opportunities

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.