Food Bio Systems DTP Administrator(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the leadership and management team of the FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) — a large, cross-university PhD training programme funded by the BBSRC and led by the University of Reading.

The Food Biosystems DTP is a vibrant, collaborative community supporting over 100 doctoral researchers across seven UK universities, focused on advancing sustainable food systems, nutrition, and biotechnology research.

As a key member of the DTP Management Team, you will play a vital role in administrative coordination, financial oversight, and student engagement. Based in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, you will lead on day-to-day financial management, student monitoring, and contribute to the planning and delivery of training programmes and stakeholder engagement events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day financial management of the Food Biosystems DTP, including budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.

Manage student records and monitoring processes, ensuring compliance with BBSRC and university requirements.

Support the planning and delivery of training courses, workshops, and student development activities.

Coordinate and manage stakeholder engagement events, taking the lead on specific initiatives.

Work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across partner institutions.

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of DTP systems and processes.

About You

You will have:

Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proven financial management and numeracy skills, ideally with experience in higher education or research funding.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to work collaboratively across teams and institutions.

A proactive, detail-oriented approach, capable of working independently and taking initiative.

Experience in event planning, training coordination, or stakeholder engagement is desirable.

Why Join Us

At the University of Reading, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive academic community based on the award-winning Whiteknights campus, with excellent transport links to London and beyond.

We offer a friendly, flexible working environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Reading is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We proudly support the:

Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality

Race Equality Charter

LGBT+ equality initiatives

We are also a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and welcome applications for part-time, job-share, or flexible working arrangements where possible.

Due to the complexity of the UK Skilled Worker Visa route, applicants requiring sponsorship should check their eligibility via the UK Home Office website
. Visa queries will only be discussed with candidates shortlisted for interview.

Join us at the University of Reading — and help shape the future of research and innovation in food and nutritional sciences.