Head of School Coordinator Ref 21213

School/department: School of Life Sciences
Hours: Full-time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton (hybrid role, up to 50% working from home)
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 21213
Salary: starting at £24,533 and rising to £27,979 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on: 8th August 2023
Closing date: 31st August 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible


Job description

The School of Life Sciences is seeking an experienced professional to provide administrative support for the Head of School, Deputy Heads of School, and School Management Team.

Working as part of a large Professional Services team and reporting to the School Administrator, the post holder will work closely with the Head of School Team, providing diary management and PA support, as well as maintaining School records and undertaking project work as required.

The successful candidate will be highly efficient and well-organised, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable and confident taking initiative and working proactively to balance a varied and demanding workload.

Please contact Holly Dore (H.J.Dore@sussex.ac.uk) or Amy Horwood (A.Horwood@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.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification 21213 [PDF 118.02KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 


How to apply

Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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