Job Description
The Centre for Autism (CfA) Wellbeing Hub is based in the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences and offers cutting edge research and clinical services and training for autistic children, adults and their families. We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to provide high quality, professional administrative executive support to the work of the newly established Wellbeing Hub within the CfA.
The role is focused on administrative and support tasks with a key focus on delivering excellent levels of service and support to the Unit concerned. The role holder will require a good understanding of relevant systems and processes including safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults and will work under regular supervision providing high quality, professional administrative support and clinic management for the work of the Wellbeing Hub
You will have :
- Proven administrative and problem solving skills in complex working environment
- Good IT skills and confidence in using MS Office software with ability to work across multiple digital platforms (social media, website, blogs)
- Proactive and solution focused
- Able to communicate confidently with staff and students to maintain standard procedures for administrative and support activities
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 9th January 2025
Interview date - 23rd January 2025
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
Contact Details for Advert
Contact Name Gail Gilbert
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Manager
Contact Email address g.gilbert@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Fiona Knott
Alternative Contact Job Title Associate Professor/Wellbeing Hub Director
Alternative Contact Email address: f.j.knott@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.
