Engagement Officer (BFI Project)

Part Time / Fixed Term till 30th October 2026

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 8th February 2026

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.

We are seeking an Engagement Officer to deliver an activity plan programme for the Inclusive approaches to accessing rural archive film project. This ground breaking project will make the Richard Watts rural film collection accessible to diverse audiences. The collection, largely undigitized, represents a significant holding of reel-to-reel films documenting rural life and agriculture and the postholder will be responsible for the delivery of an exciting programme of consultation and activity with community groups and stakeholders. The role will work alongside Reading-based Real Time Participatory Film Makers in the delivery of the project and the Project Archivist. The role has been funded with the support of the British Film Institute Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.

You will have: compulsory

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of community engagement
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience of working in a library and archive
• Understanding of data collection and evaluation

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.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interview Date: 18th February 2026

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Phillippa Heath
Contact Job Title: Head of Learning and Engagement
Contact Email address: p.heath2@reading.ac.uk

Contact Name: Isabel Hughes
Contact Job Title: Associate Director
Contact Email address: i.m.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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