People Development Advisor Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Closing Date: 6 July 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 14 July 2025

Right to Work
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route (SWR), subject to the applicable SOC code. Applicants considering this route must ensure they meet the points requirements before applying. Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Join the University of Reading – Where Talent Thrives

The University of Reading is a top 30 UK university and a leader in research and education. Based at the picturesque Whiteknights Campus, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.

We are proud of our diverse community and our commitment to making the world a better place through the power of education and research.

About the Role: People Development Advisor

We are seeking a People Development Advisor to play a key role in shaping learning and development across the University. You will support a broad range of development initiatives, including:

• Leadership and management training
• Personal and professional skills development
• Coaching and mentoring programmes
• Researcher development

Working closely with teams and individuals, you’ll design and deliver high-quality learning experiences that make a measurable difference.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable development professional with:

• Strong facilitation skills, with experience delivering training to senior management.
• A creative and inclusive approach to designing blended learning solutions that support staff performance and growth.
• The ability to build productive relationships across all levels to understand and respond to development needs.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a clear focus on outcomes and impact.
• Expertise in evaluating learning effectiveness and embedding it into the workplace.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring up to middle management level.
• A track record of delivering customer-focused development solutions, tailored to feedback and evolving organisational needs.

Contact Information

If you’d like to discuss the role further, feel free to get in touch:

Carly Roalf, People Development Manager – c.roalf@reading.ac.uk

Susan Thornton, Assistant Director of HR (People and Talent) – s.e.thornton@reading.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Reading, we believe diversity drives innovation. We actively support:

• The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
• The Race Equality Charter
• LGBT+ equality
• Disability inclusion as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer

We welcome applications for part-time, job-share, and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered in line with business needs.