Executive Administration Officer

Part time, permanent role – 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Closing date 23:59 Monday 11th August 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.

The School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy seek a highly motivated and professional Administrator to join its School Executive Administration Team. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high quality, professional administrative support to the Chemistry Department and to the School in general as required. This role will require specific administrative and specialist area knowledge, with a good understanding of University systems and processes. Staff will have some control of their own workload and priorities and work without close daily supervision. The role will support the enhancement of the services provided, through the development of new processes and the implementation of service improvements.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to ensure effective liaison and communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems (incl. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service
• Ability to maintain administrative and, where necessary, financial records
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals

Closing date: Monday 11th August

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 20th August

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.

Contact Name – Jamie Chapman
Contact Job Title – Executive Administrative Manager
Contact Email address – j.a.chapman@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name – John McKendrick
Alternative Contact Job Title – Head of Department
Alternative Contact Email address – j.e.mckendtick@reading.ac.uk

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