Job Description
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.
This is a Full Time – 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Closing Date - 11:59 on 24th June 2025
Interview Date - 2nd July 2025
This role is based within our Office at the University’s beautiful Whiteknights Campus. The successful candidate will be supporting People Development, add value to the overall level of service provided by the team, support with a wide range of activities and be the first point of contact for our internal and external customers.
This 1 year fixed term maternity cover role will play an important part in supporting our programme of apprenticeships for colleagues, including career development and new starter apprenticeships, and supporting our programme of wider development offerings.
The role involves managing relationships with external training providers, being the point of contact for apprentices and their line managers as well as supporting the delivery of other programmes of development across the year.
For this role, you will have/be:
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively on multiple activities and prioritise workload.
- A high degree of computer literacy.
- An awareness of apprenticeships and the promotion of learning provision to meet organisational resourcing, succession, and development needs.
- Strong administrative experience in a role managing and coordinating activities.
The role will be expected to work a minimum of 3 full days in the office per week with the option of additional days in the office if preferred.
For the training period the successful candidate will be required to work in the office, duration to be agreed.
Please see full Job description and person specification for more details.
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 Name: Carly Roalf
Contact Job Title: People Development Manager
Contact Email address: c.roalf@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Susan Thornton
Alternative Contact Job Title: Assistant Director of HR (People and Talent)
Alternative Contact Email address: s.e.thornton@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.
