Senior Operations Officer

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE/ 36.5 hours per week.

Contract Type: fixed term until 30 June 2028

Expected Interview date: 19^th June 2025

Expected start date: ASAP 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Sussex for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join the operational team of the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC). This ambitious initiative is supported by a £15 million grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The Centre brings together world-class expertise to tackle critical challenges in energy systems and sustainability.

As the Senior Operations Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the management and delivery of the Centre’s activities. Embedded within a team of professional staff at the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll work closely with the leadership, operational and academic teams to realise the Centre’s mission to be a global leader in energy demand research and innovation.

Key responsibilities:

• Operational management: Support the day-to-day operations of the EDRC, ensuring smooth delivery of its ambitious research agenda.
• Funding scheme administration: Oversee the implementation and management of the Centre’s funding scheme (the ‘Flexible Fund’), ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder engagement: Act as a key liaison between collaborators, applicants, and the operational team, providing accurate and timely advice on queries and processes.
• Impact facilitation: Support the Centre’s mission to deliver impactful, interdisciplinary research by collaborating closely with academic, research, and professional staff across EDRC’s partner institutions.

As well as the University of Sussex Business School, the Centre includes thirteen other UK universities and numerous non-academic partners.

You can find more information on EDRC on our website; and also more information on the Flexible Fund.

About you

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual with a proven track record in funding administration and quality assurance within a higher education or equivalent setting. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally well-organised, self-motivated, and adept at prioritising workloads to deliver effective, Centre-wide support.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Ryan Giddings (ryan.giddings@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.

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

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