Executive Support Officer (Finance)

We are seeking a full-time experienced finance executive administrator, confident in delivering excellent levels of financial support for the Meteorology Department. The annual research income for the department is around £14m and this role will be the key contact between our Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research accounts and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills with all stakeholders.

This role will require specific skills and knowledge in financial administration, with a good understanding of University systems and processes and will be based at Whiteknights campus, Earley Gate.

Reporting to the Executive Administration Manager (EAM) the role will be part of the Executive Support team providing high quality, professional administrative and financial support to the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational sciences.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Previous financial administration experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders and have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines.
• Experience of taking own initiative to resolve issues and proactive approach to handling queries and working collaboratively.
• Excellent IT skills with a range of IT packages, and systems.
• Solution focused and a team player with a ‘can-do’ approach.
• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.

Closing date: 28th April 2024
Interviews will be held: 7th May 2024

Please note that shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis, therefore the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date where a suitable candidate is appointed. 

If you are interested in the role please apply through the University of Reading webpages and do not submit a CV by e-mail as this  will not be considered and due to volume we may not be able to respond.  

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 . 

Informal contact details:
Contact role: Executive Administration Manager - SMPCS
Contact name: Sukhi Sanghera
Contact email: s [email protected]

Alternative informal contact details:
Contact role: Finance Head of Meteorology Dept.
Contact name: Joy Singarayer
Contact email: [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.