Job Description

Location

Egham

Salary

26,805 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 BST on Thursday 25 September 2025

Reference

0925-217

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, Permanent


Applications are invited for the post of Sport Engagement Coordinator in the Active Lifestyle and Sport team which is part of the Student Life Directorate at Royal Holloway.


At Royal Holloway, Active Lifestyle and Sport is an essential element of the student experience. The Active Lifestyle & Sport team is responsible for encouraging participation in sport, health and fitness activities across campus to enhance student, staff and visitor wellbeing, whilst working closely with both Student Life colleagues and the Students' Union. It is not only about running sport facilities but about the activities and programmes that are delivered to build a sense of belonging and community at Royal Holloway. To help us with this the Sport Engagement Coordinator will work across the team gaining experience on a range of projects that we deliver.


You will have a keen interest to develop physical activity opportunities to improve wellbeing. You will be able to be part of a team but be able to complete tasks independently and to specific timescales. You will be able to communicate with a range if audiences with good customer service skills and be able to respond effectively to customer queries. This role would be suitable for a recent graduate.


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, at Royal Holloway Sport Centre, where the College 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 Kieran Nixon, Sports Development Senior Manager via kieran.nixon@rhul.ac.uk


For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk


Please quote the reference:

0925-217

Closing Date:

23:59, 25 September 2025

Interview Date:

8 October 2025

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

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