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Farms Administrator

University of Reading • Full-time • Reading, ENG, GB • £26.71k - £30.38k / year • 3w ago

Salary

Grade 4 £26,707 - 30,378 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Academic and Administrative Support

Date posted

05/10/2026

Job reference

SRF54419

Full Time, Permanent Contract

Application closing date: 23:59 on 5nd November 2026 (updated)

Interviews date: on 13th November 2026 (updated)

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The University of Reading is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, proactive and team-focused Farms Administrator to support the smooth running of the University Farm office at Arborfield.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between farm-based staff and individuals and stakeholders from across the University, as well as external organisations.

The role is focused on providing high-quality administrative support, with a particular emphasis on delivering excellent service and supporting the farming and research activities taking place at the Farm.

Duties include:

Providing financial support, including raising orders and maintaining financial records
Preparing staff timesheets and liaising with University payroll
Maintaining and updating filing and record management systems
Receiving and responding to enquiries by telephone and email

You will be able to demonstrate:

Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Good numeracy and strong verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work confidently and independently, while also being a positive and supportive team player
The ability to maintain accurate administrative and financial records
The ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines

Informal contact details

Contact name: Jools Waite

Contact role: Farm Facilities Administration Manager

Contact email: j.f.waite@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.