Your new company
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services. Like all Universities, we are rising to the challenge to give our students the best education in these difficult times. This is an exciting time for the University as it aspires to deliver ambitious projects and programmes to meet its strategic ambitions by 2025.

Your new role
Within the new Sussex Projects (Professional Services) division, you will be part of a team providing administrative and operational support to the University’s portfolio of projects. You will work within the Project Delivery function of Sussex Projects, supporting and facilitating the smooth running of multiple projects and programmes.

What you’ll need to succeed
We are looking for candidates who have experience in a Project Administrator role and it would be beneficial if you have experience working within Higher Education or similar environment. You will have excellent organisation and communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm to help facilitate projects. You will be able to engage comfortably with colleagues, and show initiative removing blockers to support successful delivery.

What you’ll get in return
The University offers a compelling employer proposition including a positive approach to flexible working, significant investment in staff wellbeing and development, a very generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance, and access to campus facilities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: [email protected]

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.