Executive Support Administrator

3 days ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

We are seeking a high quality, professional administrator to provide support to the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development. The role is focused on administrative and support tasks specifically delivering excellent levels of service and support to the Department of Animal Sciences. The role holder will require a good understanding of relevant systems and processes and will work under regular supervision. with a particular focus on support to the Head of the Department of Animal Sciences and key academic staff in the management of research portfolios, including financial tracking of projects.

The Department of Animal Sciences is Headed up by Professor Chris Reynolds (Deputy Head of School). The Department of Animal Sciences includes staff and facilities at the Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) in Arborfield and undertakes world-recognized research on the links between food, diet and health and the environmental impacts and benefits of using animals as food producers.

The School provides a welcoming, supportive and progressive environment and consists of a learning and research community from over 40 different nations.

You will be fully supported in your role by a highly skilled team that are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and very experienced. We are looking for the following essential criteria.

You will have:

- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience of working within a busy office environment in an administrative role with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team goals
- Ability to ensure effective liaison and excellent communication with a range of stakeholders
- Familiarity with on-line processes, web-based systems and content management
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the department and the team
- Experience of minute-taking and good numeracy skills
- Experience in supporting the organisation of events and training
- Ability to maintain confidentiality

**Informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Executive Administration Manager

**Contact name**:
Emma Broomfield

**Contact phone**:
N/A

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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