Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours) 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



As a member of the international administration team you will provide professional administrative support for all areas of team activity relating to international student recruitment. The role encompasses coordination of incoming student or stakeholder visits and involves playing a key role in running the International Student Ambassador scheme.


It also includes statistical analysis. financial administration, customer service, responding to enquiries, event organisation support and a range of other responsibilities.



About you



The post holder will require excellent communication skills suitable for a variety of audiences. Skills in IT, time management and numeracy are essential. The successful candidate will also have excellent cross cultural skills and be a good team worker.


Experience of working in HE and an understanding of the needs of international applicants and students would be an asset though not essential prerequisite.



About our Division





The CEA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can.



Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex's research to flourish.



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 Matthew Oades (m.oades@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 20, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

01 September 2025

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Not Applicable