This role is full time and a fixed term contract until 30 th September 2028 The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 14 th July 2025 Interviews will be held: (4-15 August 2025, tbc) By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. Successful candidates not already holding a Skilled Worker visa issued before 4th April 2024 will need to qualify as a new entrant before being able to be sponsored. There is further information about visas on the UK Visas and Immigration Website. The Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading is looking to appoint a highly organised professional with administrative experience to carry out the operational management of its Doctoral Training Centres. The suitable candidate must be educated to degree level or equivalent and have the following requirements: Experience of working in a busy office environment within an administrative role Experience of project administration support Ability to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently Experience of managing complex projects, stakeholders and be able to work independently Please read the JD and Person specification carefully and ensure your application meets the essential criteria. For more information, please contact: Contact Name: Thorwald Stein Contact Job Title: Crocus DLA Director / Associate Professor in Clouds Contact Email address: t.h.m.stein@reading.ac.uk Alternative Contact Name: Sukhi Sanghera Alternative Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Manager Alternative Contact Email address: sukhi.sanghera@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.