Part-Time Admin & Events Assistant (Hybrid)

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing (CBCP) at the University of Reading is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant to support the CBCP’s events schedule, board meetings, and website updates. This fixed-term role runs until July 2030 with 0.1 FTE and 3.5 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong organisational skills and be comfortable with hybrid conferencing tools. Salary Grade 4 ranges £26,707–£30,378 per annum (pro-rata).

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills.
• Familiarity with events management/research seminars.
• Interest in the interdisciplinary CBCP culture.
• Have attended an event in connection with the CBCP.
• Good time management skills.
• Competence with/ willingness to learn about online conferencing technologies (Teams, Zoom) and hybrid conference technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for CBCP by organising and running termly events, including hybrid access.
• Assist with organising CBCP management board meetings.
• Update the CBCP website and related communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Events management

Interdisciplinary CBCP interest

Event attendance experience

Time management

Online conferencing tech (Teams/Zoom)

Job description

The Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing (CBCP) at the University of Reading is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant to support the CBCP’s events schedule, board meetings, and website updates. This fixed-term role runs until July 2030 with 0.1 FTE and 3.5 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong organisational skills and be comfortable with hybrid conferencing tools. Salary Grade 4 ranges £26,707–£30,378 per annum (pro-rata).