About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support the Research and Innovations Services (RIS) division as the Assistant to the Director of RIS and as the divisional administrator. In this part-time role, based with the Division in Falmer House, the post-holder will:
1. Act as the Assistant to the Director of the Division, supporting a range of administrative tasks including diary management, office management, record keeping, paper preparation and circulation, and arranging formal and informal meetings.
2. Act as the Divisional Administrator ensuring the smooth running of the wider Division.
3. Within clear parameters, take responsibility for specific projects or areas of work.
The role is based in Research and Innovation Services (RIS) at the University of Sussex.
About You
This is a pivotal role working with colleagues in a busy and vibrant division where you will be responsible for supporting the administration across the Research and Innovation Division.
You will need to work well in a team, use your own initiative, and possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
The post-holder will act as the first point of contact for requests sent to the Director and the wider Division, drawing on previous experience as an experienced administrator.
Effective planning and organisational skills are essential, along with experience of diary management, minute-writing, and handling sensitive and confidential information.
The successful candidate will have excellent organization, communication, IT, and customer service skills.
About Our Division
The Research and Innovation Division is a leading developer of ideas and innovations that contribute to the global community. We focus on generating new knowledge, ideas, and solutions that create real-world change.
Our strategy emphasizes People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year, we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, and set up 227 projects, illustrating the division's dynamism.
Further information about the division can be found at Research and Innovation: University of Sussex.
Why work here
Find out more about our reward and benefits package, as well as our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact the Director of RIS, Claire Potter, at Claire.Potter@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, see our vacancies page.
The University of Sussex values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The work undertaken for the University must be performed in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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