Job reference: SRF51891 Salary: £31,236 - £35,608 per annum Closing date: 13/10/2025 Department: Global Engagement Location: Whiteknights Reading UK Employment type: AAS-Clerical Division: Global Recruitment Hours Per Week: 36 Job live date: 25/09/2025 Employment Basis/Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until September 2026 location_on Get directions Job Description This is a full time, fixed term role. Closing date: 23:59 on 13th October 2025 Interview date: 23rd October 2025 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. The Higher Education sector has changed dramatically over recent years; it’s a genuinely global market and it’s never been so competitive or challenging to attract students, academics and funding. The University of Reading has an ambitious vision for the future and our Global Student Recruitment team has a key role in achieving this. At the forefront of attracting & recruiting the brightest foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students, we continually work to increase our reputation and profile and to deliver an exceptional and personalised experience for prospective students and applicants. We are looking for a full time administrator to work as a key part of the administration team providing support to our Global Recruitment (International) team and act as first point of contact for International prospective student enquiries. You will have: Administrative or office experience with a knowledge of the UK university system Highly developed cultural awareness with outstanding communication and customer service skills Strong IT skills and understanding of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Excellent attention to detail Initiative and the ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of contacts We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying. Contact Name: Miwa Avenell Contact Job Title: Administration Team Leader Contact Email address: m.avenell@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.