Executive Administrative Officer

The position is on a fixed-term basis until 31^st December 2024. Job share will be considered.

The School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy seeks a highly motivated and professional Administrator to join its School Executive Administration Team. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high quality, professional administrative support to the Chemistry Department and to the School in general, as required.  This role will require specific administrative and specialist area knowledge, with a good understanding of University systems and processes.  Staff will have some control of their own workload and priorities and work without close daily supervision.  The role will support the enhancement of the services provided, through the development of new processes and the implementation of service improvements.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to ensure effective liaison and communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems (incl. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service
• Ability to maintain administrative and, where necessary, financial records
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals

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

The Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 14th February 2024 

Interview date - 21st February 2024 

Informal contact details

Contact role: Executive Administrative Manager (Head of School office)

Contact name:  Jamie Chapman

Contact phone:+44 118 378 5529

Contact email: j.a.chapman@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

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. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs