Programme Administrator (Maternity Cover)

We are recruiting for a full time fixed-term Programme Administrator to cover maternity leave until December 2025. Programme Administrators provide support for administrative processes within an assigned programme or programmes. This is a busy and varied role and you will work within a team in the Edith Morley Support Centre.

You will have :

• Previous experience in a busy administrative role with high levels of data management. 
• Ability to contribute to setting up and maintaining effective systems and procedures. 
• Good organisational and IT skills including high levels of experience of working with databases to maintain and retrieve data. 
• A strong focus on attention to detail and maintaining accuracy. 
• A strong commitment to the provision of an excellent customer service with the ability to proactively suggest improvements. 
• The ability to develop and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with a range of colleagues and be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to them.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to show empathy and sensitivity when required. 

Please note: Candidates should not use Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools in completing the application form and additional information.

Interviews will be held: 20 November 2024

Contact details 

Contact Name: Marian Fisher
Contact Job Title: Programme Manager
Contact Email address: m.e.fisher@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Fabienne Pedroletti Gray
Alternative Contact Job Title: Senior Programme Administrator
Alternative Contact Email address: f.d.pedrolettigray@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.

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