Executive Support Administrator

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing date: 23:59 on 12 November 2025

Interviews will be held: 26 November 2025

The School of Arts and Communication Design is seeking to appoint an experienced administrator to join our vibrant community of staff and students. The successful candidate will provide high quality, professional administrative support across the Departments of Art and Film, Theatre and Television.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in developing experience in supporting teaching and research within the Creative Arts.

You will have:

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in being able to successfully build and develop professional relationships
• Experience of working in a busy office environment within an administrative role
• Experience of events organisation support

The postholder will be required to work in the office for three full days per week with regular supervision, and would be required to work Mondays and Fridays.

Contact details

Contact Name: Julia Crabtree
Contact Job Title: Head of Department, Art
Contact Email address: j.e.crabtree@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Emily Hughes
Alternative Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Alternative Contact Email address: e.c.hughes@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.

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