Information and Engagement Assistant

The Careers Centre at the University of Reading is seeking a Careers Information and Engagement Assistant to work in our busy team. This varied role will be key in planning, designing and delivering a range of information and engagement activities including social media, blog posts, emails and newsletters.

You will provide a professional and knowledgeable service to Careers Centre users and maintain up-to-date information on employers, job vacancies and events. The successful candidate will be on the rota for answering emails, calls and in person enquiries.

We need someone who excels in customer service with experience of creating digital content, who can manage a varied workload and conflicting priorities.

Working in a Careers Centre environment, opportunity for development is at your fingertips and the role would suite a recent graduate as well as more experienced individuals.

You will have:

• Excellent IT skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy; 
• Organisation skills and the ability to prioritise;
• Proofreading and editing skills;
• Design skills and creative flair
• Content creation experience, in particular for blogs and social media;
• Administration experience.

Interviews will be held: 9 September 2024

Contact details 

Contact Name: Bethan Bourne
Contact Job Title: Senior Information Coordinator
Contact Email address: b.c.bourne@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Jacqui Payne
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Information and Events
Alternative Contact Email address: Jacqueline.payne@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.

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