Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Salary

Grade 4 starting at 25,733 to 29,179 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Contract Type

Permanent
About the role



We are seeking an experienced, well-organised administrator, able to work on their own initiative whilst being a good team member. They will assist with the coordination of our taught courses specifically relating to curriculum and assessment and the School's accreditation responsibilities.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, dealing with student enquiries, maintaining accurate assessment information, supporting examination boards and ensuring degree courses maintain the required levels of activity and standards to retain accredited status.

About You



Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages is also important.

The postholder will support key processes in the remit of quality assurance for the school, working closely with the Professional Services Team and supporting the work of the Curriculum and Assessment Officers and the School's Director of Teaching and Learning.

About our Faculty



As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments--Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)--are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.




Why Work Here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information



Please contact Sonya Picott at s.picott@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.


August 14, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

Week commencing 15th Spetember

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible

Fixed Term Contract Duration