Programme Delivery Support

University of Reading - Henley Business School

Full time, 12-month fixed-term contract

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 27th February 2026

Interview Date - w/c 16th March 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.

Henley Business School is looking for someone with a keen interest in higher education and widening participation, and an interest in developing project management skills, to take on the role of Programme Delivery Support within the Engagement, Employment & Entrepreneurship team at our Whiteknights campus, Reading.

One of the largest providers of business education in the world, Henley Business School is among an elite group of International business schools to be triple-accredited for the quality and capability of its faculty and output.

You will work within the Programme Delivery team and provide support in the promotion and delivery of projects and initiatives for Henley Business School and will help to co-ordinate and deliver relevant activities to aid student engagement. Projects will include key donor funded projects and initiatives such as the Pathways to Property Project, student engagement activities and our mentoring programme.

The successful individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, both written and face to face, in order to encourage and inspire those involved with the projects and to engage with our students.

You will have:

• Good administrative skills with accuracy, attention to detail and methodical working.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work within a busy schedule.
• Good marketing and communication skills.

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken. Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities:

• To undertake safeguarding training and follow the University’s Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
• To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the appropriate Designated Safeguarding Officer.

An Enhanced DBS with a child barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Please see these links for information on Safeguarding and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.

Contact details for advert
Contact Name: Helen Griggs
Contact Job Title: Programme Delivery Officer
Contact Email Address: h.griggs@henley.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Tom Woolmer
Alternative Contact Job Title: Senior Programme Delivery Manager
Alternative Contact Email Address: t.j.woolmer@henley.ac.uk