Job Description

Please note the HR Department will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Techne Senior Administration Officer (Training and Communication)
Student Administration - Doctoral School
Location
Egham
Salary
34,670 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however 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 Wednesday 07 January 2026
Reference
1225-304
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 30 June 2027)
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Administrator (Training and Communication) in the Techne Doctoral Training Partnership.
The Techne Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is a consortium of nine universities in London and the south-east, led by Royal Holloway, which awards Arts Humanities Research Council (AHRC) doctoral scholarships and provides training and development opportunities for students. The Techne Senior Administration Officer (Training and Communication) will take the lead on all core processes associated with Techne training, which is a strategically crucial part of Techne's work.
The postholder will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and have previous experience of event planning and delivery. They should also be committed to contributing to the continual development and provision of a high quality service to Techne students and its partner institutions.
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, 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 Louise Davies, the Techne Manager, by email:
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:
Please quote the reference: 1225-304
Closing Date: 23:59, 7 January 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 January 2026 Further details:

Skills Required