Job Description

Job reference:

SRF52555

Salary:

31236 pro rata

Closing date:

18/01/2026

Department:

School of Mathematical Physical & Computational Sciences

Location:

Whiteknights Reading UK

Employment type:

AAS-Clerical

Division:

Not specified

Hours Per Week:

25.2 hours per week

Job live date:

16/12/2025

Employment Basis/Type:

Part Time / Fixed Term - 18 months


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Closing date 23:59 18th January 2026


Part Time, Fixed Term Contract


Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.





Join the Doctoral Training Centre based within the Department of Meteorology, School of Mathematical, Physical, and Computational Sciences (SMPCS) to help shape an inclusive postgraduate training environment for the

Crocus Doctoral Landscape Award

and

AI INTERVENE Doctoral Focal Award

.

You will play a key role in fostering a culture of belonging and accessibility for PhD students. Working with colleagues at the University of Reading, Swansea University and other partner organisations, you'll coordinate EDI initiatives, manage funding for student support, and help embed best practice across our programmes.


You will have:

Excellent organisational and communication skills The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Understanding of, and a commitment to inclusive values and continuous improvement in EDI A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach The ability to work independently and prioritise workload Proactive problem solving skills
Interviews will be held: 29th January 2026



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 Thorwald Stein, Associate Professor in Clouds,

t.h.m.stein@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Holly Holdsworth, Doctoral Training (DTC) Operations Manager

h.f.holdsworth@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.