Executive Assistant
Fancy being at the heart of a fast-paced Students’ Union where every day is different? Join us and support our leaders to make a real impact on student life!
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.
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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!
Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.
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About Reading Students' Union
Reading Students' Union (Reading SU) exists to improve the lives of over 19,000 University of Reading students, every day.
An independent, student-led charity, everything we do is student-inspired and, as a not-for-profit organisation, all funds raised through our activities are passed right back into the Students’ Union to benefit students.
Our charitable purpose is the advancement of the education of students at the University of Reading for the public benefit, and we achieve this by:
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University of Reading during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students;
Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Reading and any other external bodies; and
Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of our students.
Our mission is simple: We strive to help students be their best, most authentic selves. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, identities and lived experiences that make up our student body, and pride ourselves on creating spaces and opportunities where everyone feels they belong and are empowered to grow, thrive and achieve their goals.