Job Description

This is a full time, permanent role.

Closing date:

23:59 on 13th November 2025

Interview date:

24th November 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 Careers Centre at the University of Reading is seeking a Careers Information and Engagement Assistant to work in our busy team. This varied role will be key in planning, designing and delivering a range of information and engagement activities including social media, blog posts, emails and newsletters.


You will provide a professional and knowledgeable service to Careers Centre users and maintain up-to-date information on employers, job vacancies and events. The successful candidate will be on the rota for answering emails, calls and in person enquiries.


We need someone who excels in customer service with experience of creating digital content, who can manage a varied workload and conflicting priorities.

Working in a Careers Centre environment, opportunity for development is at your fingertips and the role would suite a recent graduate as well as more experienced individuals.


You will have:


Excellent IT skills; Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy Organisation skills and the ability to prioritise Proofreading and editing skills Design skills and creative flair Content creation experience, in particular for blogs and social media Administration experience

Contact Name: Alexandra Martin

Contact Job Title: Careers Engagement Officer

Contact Email address: alexandra.martin@reading.ac.uk



Alternative Contact Name: Jacqui Payne

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Careers Information and Events

Alternative Contact Email address: jacqueline.payne@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.