Assistant Education Manager (Course Admin) Ref: 40318 (Fixed term)
Location
Brighton, UK
Hours
Full-time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Grade 6 starting at £34,132 to £38,249 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
About the role
The position holder is responsible for the operational outputs and delivery of all standard and non-standard courses in the Business School. They are required to lead and inspire a large team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators, as well as collaborate with key stakeholders on our largest portfolio of programmes. They play a key part in instigating and managing process improvements, supporting elements of academic planning, and managing the day-to-day operations of the team and individual projects. They contribute to achieving the strategic and operational goals of the School Strategy and yearly business cycle.
The role will interact with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners, and will be held to high standards of operational execution and customer service. The role also involves encouraging ethical behavior among those associated with the Business School.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Education Manager to lead our Education Support team within the School services. The successful candidate will oversee the operational outputs and delivery of education support for various courses. They will lead and inspire a team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators to deliver high-quality education support services. This role requires effective leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to curriculum expansion and development.
About our School
The University of Sussex Business School is a pioneering, research-driven, and interdisciplinary faculty that offers an inspiring environment for impactful research and scholarship in business and management. Our five departments—Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)—are dedicated to academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and promote responsible business solutions.
With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the School aims to shape the future of business education, producing research, scholarship, and graduates who make a difference locally and globally. Joining us means becoming part of a future-focused community that influences real-world practices and promotes sustainable development.
Our university is located off the A27, next to the South Downs, offering a beautiful 150-acre campus. It is accessible by public transport, with Falmer train station a five-minute walk and several bus stops on campus. We also promote cycling with dedicated paths and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led international university. Our people—faculty, professional services staff, and students—are what make us great. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in STEMM academic posts here.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality. All work for the University must be performed in the UK. For assistance with the application process or adjustments, please contact us at (01273) 873743 or recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk.
#J-18808-Ljbffr