This role is a part time(0.4 FTE), fixed term for 18 months.
Closing date: 23:59 on 1st March 2026
Interview date: 17th 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 .
This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team of the FoodBioSystems DTP, a doctoral training partnership that is funded by BBSRC and led by the University of Reading. FoodBioSystems DTP is a vibrant and diverse community of doctoral researchers and their supervisors. We are currently training over 100 PhD students across seven partner universities.
You will be based in Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading provide dedicated administration and day-to-day management of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)-related activities and processes for FoodBioSystems DTP, ensuring that EDI initiatives are delivered in line with the training partnerships aims. It is an exciting role with the chance to innovate activities, establish new working practices and interact with many stakeholders, including PhD students, academics, support staff across the University and FoodBioSystems partners.
At University of Reading you will be joining an inclusive community, set in the award-winning Whiteknights campus, with great transport links to London and beyond.
You will
* Be highly organised with the ability to work effectively under pressure within tight deadlines.
* Have experience of responding to enquiries and providing advice to a range of stakeholders
* Have a good understanding of diversity /equalities/inclusion issues in higher education
* Have the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people inspiring trust and confidence
Contact Name Dr Jane Westwell
Contact Job Title: FoodBioSystems DTP Manager
Contact Email address: jane.westwell@reading.ac.uk
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.
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.