Location
Brighton, UK
Hours
Full time. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary
Grade 6 starting at £33,882 to £41,421 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
About the role
We are proud of our commitment to fair access and widening participation at the University of Sussex. We recognise that not everyone has the same opportunities or same start in life, and we aim to address some of these inequalities through our projects and outreach work. We strongly believe in empowering people to make the most of their potential regardless of their background or life circumstances and seek to deliver a program of activities and support that enables the people we work with, make the best most informed choices in their educational journey and future life.
As a Project Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the design delivery and organisation of a full programme of varied activities both on and off campus. You will work closely with a wide range of people including community groups, students from schools and colleges, external partners, academic colleagues and our team of student ambassadors.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
1. experience of successful project work within an educational setting
2. experience of supporting young people and those underrepresented in higher education
3. the ability to work effectively with a team of student ambassadors or volunteers.
To be successful in the role your personal attributes are equally as important as your experience. We are looking for a team member that works with kindness, understanding and empathy. You will be an inclusive, collaborative practitioner with excellent presentation and facilitation skills, someone with initiative, energy, enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in a full programme of varying activities. You will need to have the flexibility to work from home when necessary, travel across our regions, work evenings, occasionally stay away from home overnight, work weekends and sometimes have early morning starts.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a widening participation team we especially welcome applicants from those groups of people that are underrepresented in higher education.
About our Division
The CEA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership with our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and internationally to attract the very best students we can.
Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.
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.
Further Key Information
Please contact Christopher Derbyshire (c.j.derbyshire@sussex.ac.uk) / 01273 878264 for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
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.
Expected Interview Date
17th January
Expected Start Date
February 2025
Fixed Term Contract Duration
Maternity Cover (12 months)
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