Projects Assistant

This role is full time, permanent.

Closing date: 23:59 on 4th October 2026

Interview date: 19th October 2026 (the interviews will take place in person and will involve a group task)

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.  

The University of Reading Careers department supports students to develop their careers and employability through a range of services, initiatives and projects.

We are hiring a Projects Assistant (Careers) to support the delivery of student-facing employability schemes, primarily the Reading Internship Scheme and Finalist Futures.

The role will involve a combination of administrative and student-facing responsibilities, supporting the promotion, coordination and day-to-day operation of the schemes. The postholder will report to the Projects Manager (Careers), be supervised by the Finalist Futures Project Manager in respect of Finalist Futures-related activities, and will work closely with colleagues across Careers to support the successful delivery of student employability initiatives.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys combining organisation and administration with working directly with students. You will help keep our schemes running smoothly, support promotional and engagement activity, respond to student enquiries and help students make the most of the opportunities available to them.

You will have:

• Good communication skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience of providing administrative support in a busy environment, with good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• A professional, helpful and student-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Fiorella Illes, Projects Manager, f.illes@reading.ac.uk

Alexandra Baker, Careers Consultant, a.l.z.baker@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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