About the role
Reference: SRF54255
Job detailsJob reference
SRF54255
Date posted
14/09/2026
Application closing date
05/10/2026
Location
Whiteknights Campus
Salary
Grade 4 - £26707 - £30378 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Academic and Administrative Support, Clerical
Attachments
SRF54255 - JDPS - Event Cordinator 2026.pdf
Job description
Full Time , Permanent
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 5 th October 2026
Interviews will be held: To Be Confirmed
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
Venue Reading are seeking an Event Coordinator to work across our Venue Reading & Venue Henley Teams.
Our core purpose is to balance delivering event support services to our internal customers with generating revenue for the University by selling events space to our external customer base. The teams pride themselves on delivering excellent events services and facilities.
Venue Reading and Venue Henley are a professional events service teams offering a wide variety of venues, hosting a range of events including day and residential conferences, celebrations, accommodation and summer schools.
The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference, events and function business. This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University's facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University.
You will have :
Experience in Customer Service environment – customer facing roles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits of Working for the University of Reading:
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name – Laura Robb
Contact Job Title – Event Manager
Contact Email address – [email protected]
Alternative Contact Name Fi Evans
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of Conference and Events
Alternative Contact Email address [email protected]
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.
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Event CoordinatorJob description
Full Time , Permanent
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 5 th October 2026
Interviews will be held: To Be Confirmed
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
Venue Reading are seeking an Event Coordinator to work across our Venue Reading & Venue Henley Teams.
Our core purpose is to balance delivering event support services to our internal customers with generating revenue for the University by selling events space to our external customer base. The teams pride themselves on delivering excellent events services and facilities.
Venue Reading and Venue Henley are a professional events service teams offering a wide variety of venues, hosting a range of events including day and residential conferences, celebrations, accommodation and summer schools.
The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference, events and function business. This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University's facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University.
You will have :
Experience in Customer Service environment – customer facing roles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits of Working for the University of Reading:
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name – Laura Robb
Contact Job Title – Event Manager
Contact Email address – [email protected]
Alternative Contact Name Fi Evans
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of Conference and Events
Alternative Contact Email address [email protected]
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.
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