University of Reading
Job Opportunity: Support Role for Home Foundation Year Team – Study Advice Team
Key Dates:
- Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 8 March 2026.
- Interview Date: Scheduled for 27 March 2026.
Skilled Worker Route (SWR):
Applicants requiring sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route (SWR) should assess their eligibility based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Please ensure that you meet the required points criteria before applying. Further guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
About the Role:
The Study Advice team is seeking an analytical, confident, and proactive individual to provide essential support to the Home Foundation Year Team. This role involves:
- Leading the collection and analysis of data on engagement, attainment, and progression of Home Foundation students.
- Identifying students at risk of not reaching their academic potential and making initial contact to arrange timely referrals.
- Preparing and analysing data for reports aiding institutional monitoring, planning, and quality assurance.
This position is based at the Library on the Whiteknights campus, which provides a welcoming, dynamic workplace and champions professional development and staff training.
What We Are Looking For:
- An A-level qualification in a maths-based subject or proven experience in data analysis, with the ability to identify patterns and confidently manipulate numbers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with students, academics, and professional services staff.
- A clear understanding of issues impacting student engagement and academic success.
- Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and effective time management.
- A commitment to continuous process development and improvement.
- Experience in a student-facing, customer service, or advisory role.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with experience in compiling and analysing data for reporting purposes.
Contact Information for Queries:
- Dr Sonia Hood: Study Advice Manager | Email: [email protected]
- Dr Georgia Koromila: Study Adviser | Email: [email protected]
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
The University of Reading is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workforce. We proudly uphold principles of gender equality through the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and champion LGBT equality. As a registered Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be thoughtfully considered based on business needs.
We look forward to welcoming applications from dynamic individuals looking to make an impact in the student success journey
To apply for this job please visit jobs.reading.ac.uk.