Director of Transformation

Full Time, Fixed-Term (12 months)

Starting Salary is £71,400 per annum (including London Allowance) *

* For exceptional candidates, a limited higher payment may be offered.

Applications are invited for the new role of Director of Transformation reporting to the Pro-Vice Chancellor Academic Strategy, Planning and Resources.  

Royal Holloway, University of London, is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. Awarded silver ranking in the most recent Teaching and Student Outcomes Excellence Framework, we are dedicated to providing an excellent experience for students and colleagues alike.

We are looking for an experienced leader to play a key role in delivering our new Transformation Programme. You will play a leading role overseeing our exciting programme of activity, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver on transformational change across academic and professional services areas. 

You will be accomplished in managing relationships with key partners and internal stakeholders. You will have experience of using your exceptional programme management skills to drive forward activity and deliver on the strategic objectives in our Transformation Programme. A proficient and skilled leader, with excellent communication skills, you will directly manage a small team of staff focused on change management and change communications.

The role 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.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Hybrid working with an expectation of 2 days on campus and 3 working from home
• 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

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

Please quote the reference: 0725-149

Closing Date:  23:59, 20 July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.

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