Employer Engagement Consultant (Business School)

Hours: full- or part-time hours considered, up to a maximum of 1 FTE (37.5 hours per week) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need), but we do need postholder to be available to work on Wednesdays.  

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom 

Closing date: 04 December 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.  

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: 22 January 2024 (or earlier if possible) 

About the role  

Led by the priorities of the University of Sussex Business School and CEE, you will build new – and expand existing – employer relationships for the purpose of developing the employability of Business School students. You will provide expert advice and insight to employers about how to engage with the University’s in- and extra-curricular programmes to meet their hiring (or other partnership) objectives, making recommendations to colleagues on how to maximise employer engagement. 

About you  

We are seeking candidates with excellent working knowledge of external stakeholder engagement, who are action-oriented with the skills and drive to tenaciously deliver on targets. Able to initiate new and expand existing external partnerships, you will be well organised, with the interpersonal skills to swiftly build rapport and effectively influence colleagues and external stakeholders. 

About our Division  

Our Student Experience is all about our students. We work diligently to ensure that all of our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences at the University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have an environment that further enhances their potential and equips them to pursue their goals and aspirations. 

Why work here…  

Our University is situated just off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.    

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.  

The benefits that you will receive from day one:   

• Generous pension scheme available
• Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work-life balance 
• Discounts on public transport, Cycle to Work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cashback Health Plan.  
• Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.  

Please contact Andrea Wall, Employer Engagement Manager, via andrea.wall@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries. 

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page  

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

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

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