Farm Secretary - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
University of Reading
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Reading, United Kingdom

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Reading University are looking for an enthusiastic, well organized, hard working and proactive Farm Secretary to ensure the smooth running of both the commercial Farms, and on Farm Research activity within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.

Based at the Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR), you will be responsible for the Reception/Farm Office and provide executive support as needed for commercial farm and research business.

The role holder will work alongside the Farms Manager and senior Research staff and will require a good understanding of relevant systems and processes.

You will form strong working relationships with suppliers, and other University departments such as Procurement, HR, Maintenance, Accounts, etc.

You will have to be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Good numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Ability to maintain administrative and financial records
  • Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines

Interview date: 06/06/2023

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Farms Manger


Contact role:

Director, Centre for Dairy Research


Contact name:

James Lamburn


Contact name:

Chris Reynolds


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 champion for LGBT+ rights organisation.

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


Job reference:
SRF44503


Location:
Not on campus


Closing date: 28/05/2023


Job live date: 09/05/2023


Salary:
£23,144 - £27,181 per annum


Employment type:
AAS-Clerical


Department:
School of Agriculture Policy & Development


Division:
Farm-Commercial


Hours Per Week: 36 hours p/w, 1.00FTE


Employment Basis/Type:
Full time, Permanent
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