Executive Administration Officer

We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide high quality, professional administrative executive support to research in the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences. 

This role will require previous knowledge of research administration within a higher education environment. A good understanding of University systems and processes is essential. This role will be based on the Whiteknights campus.

Staff will have some control over their own workload, priorities and work without close daily supervision. The role will support the enhancement of the service provided within the School, through the development of new processes and the implementation of service improvements. This role will support research activity.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Previous experience and knowledge of research in a higher education environment in an administrative support role
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service
• A basic understanding of data principles and data management practices, as well as familiarity with on-line processes and web-based systems and with standard office systems and procedures
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team goals
• Experience of resolving issues and queries independently, providing advice on specialist but established procedures to a range of stakeholders

Interviews will be held: 10th December 2024

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Gail Gilbert
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Manager
Contact Email address: g.gilbert@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Kath De Wilde
Alternative Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Alternative Contact Email address : k.dewilde@reading.ac.uk

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.

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