Executive Support Officer – Eit Food Learning Services

The University of Reading is looking to appoint an Executive Support Officer for EIT Food Learning Services. The University has world-leading expertise in agriculture, food and nutrition and is a founding member and Strategic Partner in EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. The University is a partner in EIT Food Learning Services, a first in it’s kind pan-European assessment process for professional training programmes and certification for learners. This assessment service provides an internationally recognised mark of excellence in professional education and training programmes within the agrifood system.          

As the Executive Support Officer for EIT Food Learning Services, you will be expected to bring your extensive experience of high quality and efficient administrative support, particularly in an education and training and/or customer facing environment to actively contribute to the efficient working of EIT Food Learning services.

Working in a team responsible for the development of non-degree education and training within the Europe’s agrifood sector, you will work closely with the EIT Food Learning Services Programme Manager   (Head Office based in Leuven, Belgium) and the wider EIT Food Education Team who are located across Europe, to support the development and enhancement of professional non-degree education and training within EIT Food.

You will be expected to work with stakeholders from across the EIT Food ecosystem to ensure that the professional education and training activities which are included in the EIT Food course catalogue meet the highest quality standards. These are defined within the EIT Label for non-degree education and training, which meet a genuine sector need and will enhance the success of ventures stemming from education programmes.

Closing date: 2^nd May 2024

Interviews will be held: Thursday 16^th May 2024

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

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.