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Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

As well as being responsible for the management and maintenance of the University’s academic teaching and research buildings, the Estates Team also cares for a significant collection of Champion Trees, an expansive lake, and the University’s Sports Park. With such a varied portfolio, there is never a dull day in the Estates Department.

As part of its continuing strategy to enhance project delivery at the University, the Estates Department is looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated individual to provide high-quality administrative support for the Project Delivery Team. The post holder will be responsible for proactively liaising with colleagues in Estates, Finance and Procurement, as well as other University stakeholders, external consultants, and suppliers, to ensure that critical project information and finances are managed efficiently throughout the course of each project.

Support will be provided to the Projects Director and Project Leads in the creation, collation, checking and analysis of financial data and other project information, including managing the Capital Projects Review process. Advice on the correct use of the project delivery methodology will also need to be provided to Project Team members, consultants, and customers alike, so good communication skills and a high standard of customer service will be essential.

Please apply via the University’s Jobtrain site, making sure to include a personal statement with your application which clearly identifies how you meet the following key recruiting criteria:

You will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Flexible approach with the ability to implement changes at short notice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of financial processes and procedures
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• To be a champion for customer service excellence

Closing date - 10th September 2023

Interviews TBC

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.

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. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.