Executive Support Administrator

Part time, permanent (22 hours per week over a minimum of four days)

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 8 March 2026

Interview date: 24 March 2026 (The interview will include a pre-task on the day of the interview)

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 UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Here at the University of Reading Global Academy we provide global expertise, innovative education and personalised support for international students across all disciplines and stages of study. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and highly efficient individual to provide high quality administrative support for staff and students within the School.

If you have the skills and experience outlined in the job description and are looking for a varied role within a friendly and dynamic support team, this could be the role for you, whether early in your career, returning to work after a break or switching from another role.

The role allows for hybrid working, with the expectation that the majority of the working days will be on Whiteknights campus.

You will be responsible for a range of administrative support activities including:

• Day to day operational and facilities support for colleagues to ensure the smooth running of activities within the school
• Acting as the initial point of contact for all Head of School enquiries and diary management
• Supporting the wider Executive Support team as required

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
• Excellent IT skills including working with a range of IT packages and systems including Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A strong commitment to delivering high quality customer service
• The ability to develop and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• High level of discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Jo Ansell
Job Title: Executive Support Administration Officer
Email address: j.ansell@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Kam Johal
Job Title: Global Academy Support Manager
Email address: k.k.johal@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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