Scholarships Manager

Working within the Global Recruitment Team (International), you will manage the portfolio of University and donor funded taught course scholarships for international and UK students.

An exciting opportunity is being offered to join the Global Recruitment and Admissions function at the University of Reading.  This is a new role and 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 the student recruitment and admissions environment
• Outstanding managerial skills
• 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

Interview date: TBC

Informal contact details

Contact role:

Head of Global Recruitment (International)

Contact name:

Andy Howman

Contact email:

[email protected]

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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the 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.