Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 5 starting at 29,959 to 34,132 per annum, pro rata if part time.###

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



As a Curriculum and Assessment Officer you will be part of a small, attentive and efficient team and serve as a point of crucial contact and link between staff members, students and internal departments. You will support our courses, student assessments and University processes alongside a highly experienced and motivated team.



About you



You should have excellent organisational and technological skills, be able to communicate sensitively with a wide range of members of our University community


You will be proficient in troubleshooting and resolving complex problems in a logical, methodical manner with an enthusiasm to participate fully as an active and integral member of the team.


Ideally, you will have knowledge of the Higher Education sector with experience of managing administrative systems, organising examinations, committee servicing and producing documents and reports.



About our School



Our Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology.



The School was formally established in 2009, bringing together academics across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and social psychology into one School. We've now entered the second decade of our existence as one of the largest and most influential academic communities for psychology in the country!



Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world.



The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan 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 about our equality, diversity and inclusion



Further Key Information



Please contact Brigitte Groves (b.groves@sussex.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.


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. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.3 or 30,960 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship.

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May 12, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed###

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible###

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 31 January 2026.