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CBCP Administration Assistant

University of Reading - Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing

Location: Reading
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 per annum (pro-rata). Grade 4
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th October 2026
Closes: 29th October 2026
Job Ref: SRF54156

Interview date: 12th November 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. 

This part-time, fixed term post is to provide administrative support for the Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing (CBCP), a lively Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Reading. You will support the development of the CBCP’s research by assisting with the organisation and running of the CBCP termly events schedule (including organising and supporting hybrid access), assisting with the organisation of CBCP management board meetings, and updating the CBCP website.

You will have :

  • Good organisational skills
  • Familiarity with events management/research seminars
  • Interest in the interdisciplinary research culture of the CBCP
  • Have attended an event in connection with the CBCP
  • Good time management skills
  • Competence with/ willingness to learn about online conferencing technologies (Teams, Zoom) and hybrid conference technologies

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Dr Nicola Wilson

Contact Job Title: Professor

Contact Email address: n.l.wilson@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Sophie Heywood

Contact Job Title: Associate Professor

Contact Email address: s.l.heywood@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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