Application Information This role is only open to those currently employed by the University of Sussex, Reed, SEF or Chartwells. About the role Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated manager to lead its Phase 1 Curriculum and Assessment team on a Fixed term contract of up to one year. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all administrative aspects of Phase 1 teaching and assessment, including timetabling, student support, and the delivery of assessments such as Knowledge Tests. The post-holder will manage a team of professional services staff and work closely with senior academic and clinical colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Years 1 & 2 of the undergraduate medical curriculum. Reporting to the Medical Education Manager, you will play a central role in maintaining quality assurance processes, supporting curriculum development, and liaising with external examiners, teaching contributors and regulatory bodies. You will also contribute to the strategic development of systems and processes that underpin the student experience. About you We are looking for someone with proven experience managing complex administrative operations in higher or medical education. You should have strong leadership and team development skills. With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, you will have a proactive and solutions-focused approach to service delivery. About our School Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied). Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff co-ordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated. Our object as a School is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive. Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally. Ultimately, our research aims to: • improve medical treatment • answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions • deliver more personalised healthcare to patients. Please find further information regarding the School at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swann Award. Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. Further Key Information Please contact Emily Pitt ( e.pitt@bsms.ac.uk ) for informal enquiries. The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex. See more vacancies at the University of Brighton The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.