Executive Support Administrator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading's School of Arts & Communication Design is seeking a highly motivated administrator for the Executive Support Team. This role involves providing administrative support to the Department of Film, Theatre & Television, requiring excellent IT and organizational skills. The position supports collaboration within the team and necessitates physical presence in the office four days a week, establishing a strong foundation for teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems.
• Experience in minute taking and project administration support.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent level of administrative service for the School.
• Support the Department of Film, Theatre & Television.
• Work in the office for four full days a week.

Skills

IT skills

Online processes

Minute taking

Project administration

Event organization

Working independently

Maintaining records

Collaborative work

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Job description

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 sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route, based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Further information about this is available on the website.

Closing date: 23:59 on 10 July 2025

Interviews will be held: 24 July 2025 (afternoon)

The School of Arts & Communication Design seeks a highly motivated and professional administrator to join its School Executive Support Team.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide an excellent level of administrative service for the School, with specific responsibility for supporting the Department of Film, Theatre & Television.

The postholder will be required to work in the office for four full days per week, Tuesday to Friday, with regular supervision.

Please see the full job description and person specification for more details.

You Will Have

• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems
• Familiarity with online processes, web-based systems, and standard office procedures
• Experience of minute taking/note-taking
• Experience of project administration support
• Experience of supporting events organisation
• Some experience of working independently
• Ability to maintain administrative and financial records
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team goals
• Ideally, education to A Level standard or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Contact details

Contact Name: Mildred Burchett-Vass

Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer

Contact Email address: [email address]

Alternative Contact Name: Simone Knox

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Department of Film, Theatre & Television

Alternative Contact Email address: [email address]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, 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.