Job Description
This role is to provide high quality, professional administrative support to the School of Biological Sciences. The role is focused on administrative and support tasks with a key focus on support for student recruitment, teaching and learning, and an element of financial support. The role holder will work within a small, busy team of Executive Support staff in the School. The role is office-based in the Health and Life Sciences Building on the Whiteknights Campus.
You will have :
- Experience of working in a busy office environment within an administrative support role.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently, proactively seeking support and solutions, and as part of a wider team.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use Microsoft Office.
Contact Name: Christine Brickley
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Contact Email address: c.e.brickley@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Renee Lee
Alternative Contact Job Title: School Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Alternative Contact Email address: r.b.y.lee@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 28 July 2024
Interviews will be held: W/B 12 August 2024
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.