Space Management Support Officer Ref 21201

School/department: Estates, Facilities & Commercial Services
Hours: Full time up to a maximum of 1 FTE.  Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months 
Reference: 21201
Salary: starting at £28,759 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 20 October 2023
Closing date: 03 November 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 University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Support Officer to assist the Masterplanning & Space Management team with a range of initiatives, on the short-term temporary basis.

The post holder will assist the Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management with setting up the supply chain framework, developing the furniture standards and style guides, and development of procedures and protocols in support of storage policy.

Additionally, you will provide support on a range of space planning and occupancy projects and initiatives as part of the PS Places programme.

Ideally, with the architectural / building services, space planning, construction or facilities management background, you will have experience in a similar role within large, complex organisation.

Please contact Diana Mitich, Senior Manager, Masterplanning and Space Management d.mitich@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

About our Division

The Estates and Facilities Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. 

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:

  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Life insurance of up to 3 times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees.
  • Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance
  • Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
  •  Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
  • Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.

 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 Ref 21201 [PDF 121.16KB]

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

How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] 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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