Executive Assistant – Reading Students’ Union
Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £26,992.04 to £30,677.90 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
A role where you can innovate and make a real impact!
About Reading Students’ Union
We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world. Check out our exciting new strategy
The Role:
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our four Student Presidents, the senior leadership team, and the Secretariat, who this role reports to. If you enjoy helping people do their best work and keeping things running smoothly, you’ll fit right in.
What You'll do:
In this role, you’ll be at the centre of our organisation — managing diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing papers and briefings, and helping our Presidents stay focused on delivering for students. You’ll support governance activity, working closely with the Secretariat to ensure strong processes, accurate records and timely follow‑up. You’ll keep communication flowing across students, staff and partners, and handle events, logistics, inboxes and day‑to‑day admin.
About You:
To thrive here, you’ll bring experience supporting senior leaders, confidence with Microsoft 365, strong communication skills and great attention to detail. You stay calm under pressure, solve problems with ease and take pride in being reliable, discreet and professional.
You’ll be joining a warm, values‑driven team where your work genuinely matters — helping student leaders create real impact while growing your own skills.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click the link below for the full job description.
Executive Assistant - Job Description and Person Specification
Why Join Us?
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
- Flexible working options
- 35 days annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days
- Professional development opportunities
- Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.
Ready to make our People Strategy a reality? Apply today!
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