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 6 starting at 34,132 to 38,249 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Permanent
About the role



This role offers an opportunity to join the newly-formed Division of Library, Culture and Heritage at University of Sussex, with a focus on developing and delivering impactful strategies to raise its profile across internal, local, national, and international audiences. The Senior Communications, Marketing and Audience Development Officer will help to expand and develop the promotion of our core activities, particularly the public programme and campus community events at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.


This role will lead on developing the online and social media presence and will co-ordinate and manage agreements and collaborations with external partners. The role will involve building strong relationships with a range of external and internal contacts, leading on communication and storytelling.


Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts is an interdisciplinary arts hub connecting University of Sussex with wider regional, national and international arts communities. The centre presents a seasonal programme of performance, dance, live art, film, music, discussion & debate and digital practices.


Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts is guided by the values championed by Sir Richard Attenborough (former chancellor of University of Sussex) in his life and work: human rights, social justice, creative education and access to the arts for all.



About you



You are an experienced communications and marketing individual, with a confident working knowledge of the area of different art forms and experience of working with artists, creative professionals, producers and promoters.


You should have a passion for arts and culture, as well as the drive to engage audiences and create access to the arts for all. You will have demonstrable experience of copywriting and editing and experience managing the direction of photography or filming.


Understanding of the arts, culture and heritage sector in Sussex would be desirable but not essential.



About our Division



The Library, Culture & Heritage Division was established in 2024, consisting of the University of Sussex Library, the Keep archive service (in partnership with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council) and Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts - a multi-disciplinary arts centre. The newly formed Division is currently planning its strategic plan, making it an exciting time to join us.

The Library

Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed material. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University.



As a crucial partner in the University's learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research, as well as playing a key role in civic engagement.



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 Laura McDermott (l.mcdermott@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 may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.




August 3, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Expected Start Date

To Be Confirmed

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Not Applicable