Job Description

Closing date: 23:59 21st September 2025


Full time permanent role


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.



This full time role is based within our Office at the University's beautiful Whiteknights Campus Monday - Friday. The successful candidate will be supporting People Development, add value to the overall level of service provided by the team, support with a wide range of activities and be the first point of contact for our internal and external customers.


You will support the maintenance of our eLearning system, produce reports and support the booking and running of internal training courses. You will also have the opportunity to shadow and gain an understanding of other teams across Human Resources.


As HR Assistant, as well as meeting the eligibility criteria for the apprenticeship; you will need to be a great communicator, have a desire to provide exceptional customer service, and have excellent administrative & computer skills.


The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship will be run over a period of 18 months and be delivered by HIT Training.


You will be supported internally throughout your apprenticeship by the People Development team to ensure that you are able to apply your learning into real work situations, are gaining the experience needed for your apprenticeship portfolio, and have as much knowledge and tools needed to move on to your desired next steps after completion.


To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must:

be 16 or over not already be in full-time education live in England

For more information, please see the Apprenticeships page Becoming an apprentice (apprenticeships.gov.uk) and ensure that you are eligible before applying.


If you have any further questions regarding your eligibility for an apprenticeship, please contact the Apprenticeships National Helpdesk at 08000 150 400 or nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk.


If you are selected for interview you will be required to complete Maths and English diagnostic assessments and provide any other information required for the training provider to ensure you meet the entry criteria and confirm you are eligible for the apprenticeship.


Applicants should complete the application form including their supporting statement in their own words, and should not use generative artificial intelligence.

Interviews will be held: 8th October 2025

Contact Name: Carly Roalf

Contact Job Title: People Development Manager

Contact Email address: c.roalf@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.