Job Description
In Careers, at the University of Reading, we work in an institution which values us as teaching and learning partners. On our beautiful green campus in Berkshire, our values of sustainability and community are a vital part of our work and we collaborate in building University reputation alongside student success. We are now looking for a highly organised, confident communicator with project management experience to lead on and develop two new student facing awards (relating to sustainability and global outlook).
The Awards Co-ordinator will build relationships with key stakeholders internally/externally and take an innovative approach to engage students with extra-curricular activities. This role will work closely with the Projects Manager as these awards will sit alongside our well-established employability award, the RED Award.
The role is available on full-time hours on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.
You will have:
- A natural ability to take ownership of a project and have the drive to ensure its successful implementation
- Proven record of effectively managing multiple projects including experience of report writing, interacting with students and meeting objectives
- Experience of working with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility and willingness to problem solve
- Good IT skills and experience of working with databases and platforms/systems
- Good knowledge of current issues in higher education particularly in relation to enhancing student experience
- Experience of designing and delivering training events and workshops
Closing date: 27 September
Interviews will be held: 08 October
Contact Name: Bethan Bourne
Contact Job Title: Projects Manager (Careers)
Contact Email address: b.c.bourne@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Billah Qureshi
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of Employer Engagement
Alternative Contact Email address b.qureshi@reading.ac.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 is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
