Executive Support Administrator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university located in Reading seeks an exceptional individual for a part-time, fixed-term administrative support role. The position involves providing high-quality executive support to the newly established Wellbeing Hub, focusing on delivering excellent service and maintaining administrative processes. Candidates should demonstrate strong administrative and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Office, and effective communication abilities. The annual salary ranges from £26,707 to £30,378.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in a complex working environment.
• Ability to use multiple digital platforms confidently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional administrative support and clinic management.
• Deliver excellent levels of service to the Wellbeing Hub.

Skills

Proven administrative skills

Problem solving in complex environments

Good IT skills

Confidence in using MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Social media management

Website management

Job description

Part Time / Fixed term Contract

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 12th January 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The Centre for Autism (CfA) Wellbeing Hub is based in the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences and offers cutting edge research and clinical services for autistic children, adults and their families and training for professionals and students. We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to provide high quality, professional administrative executive support to the work of the recently established Wellbeing Hub within the CfA.

The role is focused on administrative and support tasks with a key focus on delivering excellent levels of service and support to the Unit concerned. The role holder will require a good understanding of relevant systems and processes including safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults and will work under regular supervision providing high quality, professional administrative support and clinic management for the work of the Wellbeing Hub.

You will have:

• Proven administrative and problem solving skills in complex working environment
• Good IT skills and confidence in using MS Office software with ability to work across multiple digital platforms (social media, website, blogs)
• Proactive and solution focused
• Able to communicate confidently with staff and students to maintain standard procedures for administrative and support activities

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

Interviews will be held: 29th January 2026

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name Gail Gilbert
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Manager
Contact Email address: [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name Fiona Knott
Alternative Contact Job Title: Associate Professor/Wellbeing Hub Director
Alternative Contact Email address: [e-mail]

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. 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.

£26,707 to £30,378 per annum