Job Description

This is a part-time, fixed term role. Closing date: 23:59 on 16th July 2025.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.


The University of Reading is seeking to appoint an Examinations Administrator (Systems), based within the Examinations and Graduation Office. The role is to be initially recruited on a fixed-term and part time basis (0.6 FTE 22 hrs/week), with the opportunity for the role to become full time and permanent from April 2026 onwards.



We are looking for a skilled and motivated person who will contribute to the effective operation of the Examinations and Graduation Team's activities, through the provision of high quality administrative support of exam and assessment-related data. You will support the management of exam and results processing activities, with a particular focus on updating and maintaining the University's student records system. You will provide support throughout the year to a wide range of colleagues on the various assessment protocols, policies and procedures of the University.


You will have:

Experience in an administrative role in a busy office environment The ability to work with large and complex databases including the maintenance of data Excellent attention to detail The ability to work effectively on your own initiative and to tight deadlines. Excellent and sensitive communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills


We know that our team are essential to the University's success and as such we value our staff highly. There are several benefits to working with us:

Generous annual leave allowance: The University believes that it is important for all employees to balance their work and personal lives. We offer a generous entitlement of 21 days pro-rata (rising to 25 after 5 years' service) in addition to 8 bank/public holidays and 6 additional closure days at Christmas and Easter time each year.



A vibrant place to work: As a member of staff you will have access to a number of amenities across the University of Reading's food outlets, restaurants, cafes and bars as well as a generously discounted membership at SportsPark which includes extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities a short walk away from the office: https://sport.reading.ac.uk/membership/staff/



A diverse workforce: We know that we can only achieve our vision of being a world-class, forward-looking, confident, and ambitious university by recruiting, supporting, and developing staff from the widest variety of backgrounds. We have a proud history of diversity and inclusion and are working actively on several key initiatives to continue this: https://www.reading.ac.uk/diversity/

Interviews will be held: Thursday 31 July 2025

Contact Name: Adam Vernone

Contact Job Title: Senior Examinations Manager (Systems)

Contact Email address: a.s.vernone@reading.ac.uk



Alternative Contact Name: Sam Scott

Alternative Contact Job Title: Examinations Manager (Systems)

Alternative Contact Email address: s.g.scott@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.