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 3 starting at 24,344 to 25,488 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



The Student Engagement and Enhancement team are looking to recruit an Assistant Co-ordinator. The post holder will:

Support the Student Engagement and Enhancement events, including but not limited to team administration, events administration and attending on-campus and online activities Contribute to the successful delivery of specified Student Engagement and Enhancement programmes, which may include Spirit of Sussex Award (SoSA), Academic Skills and the Student Engagement Programme for underrepresented students. Provide administrative, agenda and minute writing support. Support our communications working group with the SEE newsletter and Instagram Social Media.


About you



The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, experience of handling large volumes of tasks within defined timescales, and the ability to plan and organise their work. The candidate shall have experience in providing administrative support and a keen interest in event and workshop planning and managing social media platforms.



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.



Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion



Further Key Information



Please contact Beth Parker (eap57@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.


This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.




August 11, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term for 12 Months.