Digital Business Systems Administrator

Job description

Full-time, Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 27 th Oct 2026

Interviews will be held: 24 th and 25 th Nov 2026 (include a technical assessment during the interview slot)

By reference to applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website .

Occupying three beautiful campuses ranging from the urban utopia of London Road, the peaceful parkland of Whiteknights to the riverside retreat of Greenlands, the unique "University in a Park" setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

The Digital Business Systems Administrator role within the Estates Directorate supports the development of the University's computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) software, known as Concerto. The role holder will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of all business systems utilised by the Estates Directorate; this includes, but is not limited to, computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) software, SharePoint, specialist software utilised by teams within Estates, and a range of Microsoft products.

You will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical issues in a manner that is appropriate to the audience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for a specific area of work
• Knowledge of maintaining and developing SQL databases
• Understanding of the principles of database management
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online
• Relevant experience and understanding of troubleshooting problems for stakeholders in digital business systems

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Chaitra Narayan

Contact Job Title: Digital Business Systems Manager

Contact Email address: [email protected]

Alternative Contact Name: Elizabeth Evans

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Engagement, Process & Systems

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.