Job Description
Closing date: 23:59 on 1st May 2025 (Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier than Thursday 1 May 2025)
Pre interview task date - 8th May (online)
Interview date - 13th May (in person)
Right to work: 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.
Apply for this role and you will join a thriving community of people dedicated to supporting students to flourish and achieve at the University of Reading. If you have good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and enjoy working with clear processes as part of a team, this is a perfect role for you, whether early in your career, returning to work after a break or switching from another career path.
Our Support Centres are busy environments where support to students and staff is our priority. Each Support Centre works with a designated group of Schools. The Support Centres are a first point of contact for students in relation to their studies, and our Student Support Coordinator teams work hard to ensure they have a positive experience at the University, signposting them to specialist services where needed and advising students on key processes. Our Programme Administration teams undertake a wide range of activities including: processing student assessments and marks (using our virtual learning environment), module enrolment, facilitating attendance monitoring and supporting teaching staff with anything relating to assessments and teaching materials. The Programme Administration teams are a fundamental and key function to ensure the smooth running of teaching.
You will have:
- Excellent team working skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good IT skills and previous utilisation of MS Office Word, Outlook and Excel
- Experience of administration in a busy environment
- Strong focus on attention to detail
Contact Name Anna Lawrence
Contact Job Title Programme Manager
Contact Email address anna.lawrence@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Ion Klitorakis
Alternative Contact Job Title Senior Programme Administrator
Alternative Contact Email address ion.klitorakis@reading.ac.uk
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.
