Academic Investigations Officer

Starting Salary is £28,928 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.

Applications are invited for the post of Academic Investigations Officer in the Academic Investigations team, which is part of Student Administration.

Student Administration is responsible for all central administrative functions involved in the student lifecycle, including Enrolment, Academic Timetabling, Examinations, Graduation Ceremonies and Research Degree Administration; it also contains the Student Services Centre, which provides a central point of contact for students.

The role sits within the Academic Investigations team which is responsible for administration of the academic misconduct process, investigation of student academic appeals and formal student complaints.

The role requires a highly skilled administrator, preferably with experience of Higher Education administration and specifically, the management of academic misconduct cases.  You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.  You should also be committed to contributing to the continual development and provision of a high-quality service to students and staff. 

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 University has adopted hybrid working for this role, so some remote working would be possible.

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:

Claire Daltrey by emailing: Claire.Daltrey@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: 0725-160

Closing Date: 25 August 2025

Interview Date: 10 September 2025

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. 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 University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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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