Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 7 starting at 38,249 to 45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time.###

Contract Type

Permanent

About the role



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative Student Wellbeing Team. The role of the Faculty Wellbeing Consultant is to bridge our Academic Faculties and central Wellbeing Services with the aim of providing expert consultation and improved communication between central support services and the schools. You will be joining us at a time when you can influence the role's development to ensure maximum effectiveness. The University has recently signed up to the Mental Health Charter and these proactive roles will provide an embedded source of expertise in student mental health, within the Academic Faculties to help progress our associated strategic and operational aims.



About you



You will have some kind of mental health or social care qualification and/or equivalent experience. Some experience of managing mental health crises is desirable, as is a calm and resilient approach to high pressure situations. You will have the ability and confidence to communicate effectively with and train all levels of professional and academic staff in academic Schools whilst maintaining professional boundaries with both students and staff. You will need the confidence to work independently and to support other team members. Ideally, you will have some experience and/or understanding of working within Higher Education. A meticulous and disciplined approach to administration is required to maintain our case management systems.



About our Division



Our Student Experience is all about our students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our university. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.



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.



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Further Key Information



Please contact Max Arnold or Sarah Bacon at studentwellbeing@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.


For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.


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 may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

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August 7, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

In person only.###

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible.###

Fixed Term Contract Duration