Housing IT Systems and Administration Manager

Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Monday – Friday, 80% on Campus, 20% Working from home.

Contract: permanent

Closing date: 23 February 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of this date.

Expected Interview date: to be confirmed

Expected start date: as soon as possible

The University of Sussex is seeking an accomplished and experienced professional systems administrator to join the Housing Services management team. You will lead, support and develop the use of the Star-Rez database used by circa 150 staff members working within the University Accommodation.

This is an opportunity to make your mark in the university sector in a caring, and well-supported department. Taking stakeholders and your team with you, caring for and seeing the potential in everyone is essential.

You will have prior experience of database management, have outstanding interpersonal skills, proven business administration skills and a strong resonance with the vision and values of the University. The role-holder will work collaboratively with partners, internally and externally to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day upkeep of Star-Rez ensuring a seamless and efficient service to all end users.

You will join the service at an exciting time for student accommodation at Sussex, as we continue to refresh and expand our housing portfolio of over 5,000 on and off campus bed spaces whilst safeguarding a quality student housing experience.

Excellent leadership skills, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential, as is the ability to solve problems and make recommendations. A relevant degree or equivalent work experience or recognised qualification in database management is desirable.

Please contact Paul Nann, Accommodation Service Manager  p.j.nann@sussex.ac.uk  for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 10699 [PDF 197.80KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For a job to be eligible for sponsorship it needs to be assigned an eligible SOC code & meet minimum salary requirements and be full time. Please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk so they can check if this role can be assigned to an eligible SOC code and meets the minimum salary requirements. You can also consult our Skilled Worker Visa Information page for further information.

How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB] and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to profservicesrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk 

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

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