Executive Support Administrator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is looking for a dedicated administrator to join its School Executive Support Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing administrative support to the Department of Film, Theatre & Television. Responsibilities include project administration, event organization, and maintaining records, working closely within a collaborative team environment. This position underscores the University’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles desired.
• Experience with financial records management.
• Ability to support various departmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative service for the Film, Theatre & Television Department.
• Support events and project administration.
• Take minutes in meetings.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Familiarity with online processes

Experience of minute taking

Experience of project administration support

Experience of events organisation support

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Education to A Level standard 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 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.e.

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 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 systems/procedures
• Experience of minute taking/note-taking
• Experience of project administration support
• Experience of events organisation support
• 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 equivalent qualification and/or experience

Contact details

Contact Name Mildred Burchett-Vass

Contact Job Title Executive Administration Officer

Contact Email address [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name Simone Knox

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

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.