Job Description
This is a Full time, Permanent post. Closing date: 23:59 on 29th June 2025.
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.
Occupying three beautiful campuses ranging from the urban utopia of London Road, the peaceful parkland of Whiteknights to the riverside retreat of Greenlands, the unique “University in a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.
The Digital Business Systems Administrator role is a new role within the Estates Directorate to support the implementation and development of the University’s new computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) software, known as Concerto. The role holder will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of all business systems utilised by the Estates Directorate; this includes, but is not limited to, computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) software, SharePoint, specialist software utilised by teams within Estates, and a range of Microsoft products.
You will have:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to explain technical issues in a manner that is appropriate to the audience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for a specific area of work
- Knowledge of maintaining and developing SQL databases
- Understanding of the principles of database management
- Knowledge of SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online
- Relevant experience and understanding of troubleshooting problems for stakeholders in digital business system
Interviews will be held: 09/07/2025 or 10/07/2025
Contact Name: Chaitra Narayan
Contact Job Title: Digital Business Systems Manager
Contact Email address: c.narayan@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Elizabeth Evans
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Engagement, Process & Systems
Alternative Contact Email address: e.a.evans@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. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
