Farms Administrator

Job details

Contractual hours: 36

Region: South

Job category/type: Academic and Administrative Support

Job description

Application closing date: 23:59 on 2^nd November 2026

Interviews date: 11^th November 2026

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.

The University of Reading is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, proactive and team-focused Farms Administrator to support the smooth running of the University Farm office at Arborfield.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between farm-based staff and individuals and stakeholders from across the University, as well as external organisations.

The role is focused on providing high-quality administrative support, with a particular emphasis on delivering excellent service and supporting the farming and research activities taking place at the Farm. 

Duties include:

• Providing financial support, including raising orders and maintaining financial records
• Preparing staff timesheets and liaising with University payroll
• Maintaining and updating filing and record management systems
• Receiving and responding to enquiries by telephone and email 

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good numeracy and strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work confidently and independently, while also being a positive and supportive team player
• The ability to maintain accurate administrative and financial records
• The ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines

Informal contact details

Contact name: Jools Waite

Contact role: Farm Facilities Administration Manager

Contact email: j.f.waite@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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