Job Description

Closing date: 23:59 Friday 1st August


Interviews will be held: Tuesday 12th August



Working within the Global Student Recruitment (GSR) Team, you will manage the portfolio of University and donor funded taught course scholarships for international and UK students and the provision of progress reports for sponsored students.


This varied role reflects the significant expansion in recent years of the funding opportunities that the University is offering prospective undergraduate and master's students. A broad skills set is essential as well as managing the promotion and allocation of a wide range of scholarships there will be the need for liaison with internal stakeholders and external sponsors, project work and a proactive approach to exploring further enhancements to the University's scholarship proposition. The successful candidate is going to be someone who demonstrates excellent organisations skills alongside an innovative mindset.


The person appointed will have:


A strong understanding of how to position scholarships within an HE environment

The ability to work effectively within a team or independently, embracing digital technology as appropriate

Excellent relationship management skills that take into account of the need to work collaboratively, often within strict timescales

A proactive and creative mind-set complemented by the capacity to work towards the accomplishment of clearly defined goals, making effective use of available resources


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 Name Andy Howman

Contact Job Title Head of Global Student Recruitment

Contact Email address

a.howman@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name Miwa Avenell

Alternative Contact Job Title Administration Team Leader

Alternative Contact Email address

m.avenell@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.