Executive Administrative Officer

University of Reading - School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy

Placed On: 24th March 2026
Closes: 13th April 2026
Job Ref: SRF52874

Job description

Full Time, Fixed Term contract till June 2027

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 13th April 2026

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The School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy seek a highly motivated and professional Administrator to join its School Executive Administration Team. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high quality, professional administrative support to the Food & Nutritional Sciences Department as well as to the School in general as required. This role will require specific administrative and specialist area knowledge, with a good understanding of University systems and processes. Staff will have some control of their own workload and priorities and work without close daily supervision. The role will support the enhancement of the services provided, through the development of new processes and the implementation of service improvements.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to ensure effective liaison and communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages and systems (incl. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service
• Ability to maintain administrative and, where necessary, financial records
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details, click the 'Apply' button above.

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 21st April 2026

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name – Jamie Chapman
Contact Job Title – Executive Administrative Manager
Contact Email address – j.a.chapman@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name – Colette Fagan
Alternative Contact Job Title – Head of Department
Alternative Contact Email address – c.c.fagan@reading.ac.uk

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.