Job Description
The University of Reading (UoR) Examinations team organises over 50,000 candidate sittings per year for approximately 12,000 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
Examinations are held in multiple exam venues across the University's Whiteknights and London Road campuses and include large venues which can seat several hundred candidates.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated person to work in our busy examinations team to support the University wide assessment and examination processes In this role you will have a particular focus on the production of examination papers, preparation of examination centres, publication of past papers for use by students, and maintenance of assessment records on the University’s student information system (RISIS).
You will have:
Experience of administration and data management in a busy office environment
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills and the ability to synthesise information.
Excellent IT skills and utilisation of MS Office products.
Excellent attention to detail along and organisational and team working skills.
The ability to work effectively on own initiative and to tight deadlines
The ability to embrace change and work under pressure
Closing date: 6th October 2024
Interviews will be held: 15th October 2024
Contact Name Karen Webb
Contact Job Title Exams Manager (Operations)
Contact Email address k.webb@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Emma Lobb
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of Examinations and Graduation
Alternative Contact Email address e.lobb@reading.ac.uk
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.
