Job Description

0623-266-R

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Careers Department, in the Directorate of Education and Innovation.

This full-time post provides an exciting opportunity to lead a team of careers professional services staff and play a pivotal role in ensuring a consistent and joined-up approach to career support and development of Royal Holloway students. The post holder will manage teams covering Careers Consultancy, Employer Engagement & Events, Placements and Volunteering. They will be committed to continual professional development, remaining abreast of relevant developments in the sector, through research and attendance at conferences and training events as appropriate, and sharing this knowledge with colleagues. The Head of careers will work with the Director for Education and relevant Pro Vice-Chancellors/Assistant Pro Vice Chancellors, senior management across the University and collaborative partners in ensuring excellent student graduate outcomes.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities. 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 Gill Knight, Director for Education

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:

Please quote the reference: 0623-266-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 24 September

Interview Date: 10 October 2023

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Further details:

Royal Holloway, University of London