Farms Administrator

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 1st June 2025.

When will the interviews be held?

Interviews will be held in person on 12th June 2025.

Is sponsorship available for non-UK candidates?

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome, but sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route for non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK.

What are the primary duties of the Farms Administrator?

The primary duties include providing financial support, preparing staff time sheets, maintaining filing and record management systems, and responding to enquiries via telephone and email.

What skills are required for this position?

Candidates must demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, good numeracy, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining administrative and financial records.

Is the University of Reading committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce?

Yes, the University of Reading is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports various equality charters and initiatives.

Are applications for flexible working arrangements considered?

Yes, applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Who should I contact for more information regarding this position?

For more information, you can contact Jools Waite, the Farm Facilities Administration Manager.

What does the position of Farms Administrator support?

The Farms Administrator supports the smooth running of both the commercial Farms and on Farm Research within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading.

What is the main focus of the Farms Administrator role?

The main focus of the role is on administrative tasks with a key emphasis on delivering excellent service and support to farming and research activities at The Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR).

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The University of Reading is one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world by QS. We have a proud history. In 2016 we celebrated the 90th anniversary of being granted a Royal Charter. From our appointment of the UK’s first female professor, Edith Morley, to the social reform campaigner Lord Wolfenden being our Vice-Chancellor, we have 100,000 alumni and students at the top of their professions in academia, arts, broadcasting, business, government and sport. We have a global outlook, with 17,000 current students from 150 countries and our state-of-the-art University of Reading Malaysia campus opened in 2015. We offer 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate courses, with great research-led teaching, a top-class 24/7 library and 94% of our graduates in work or further study after six months. We have a 89% student satisfaction rate with a top 10-ranked Student’s Union, which runs 150 clubs and societies. We do world-leading research, across the sciences, arts and humanities, including tackling the planet’s biggest challenges – climate change; food security; poor nutrition; and disease. The national Research Excellence Framework 2014 classed 78% of our research was classed as internationally excellent and 27% world-leading – ranking us 19th in the UK for research intensity and 27th for research power. We have invested more than £400m in excellent research, teaching and student facilities in the last decade. We have three UK campuses, including our award-winning 130-hectare main Whiteknights Campus and our London Road campus, home to the Institute of Education and from September 2016, our new School of Architecture. We are home to the triple-accredited Henley Business School – one of the leading business schools in the UK and Europe.

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