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Senior Audit and Compliance Officer

University of Sussex - Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services

Location: East Sussex, Falmer
Salary: £34,132 to £38,249 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th July 2025
Closes: 3rd August 2025
Job Ref: 40942

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

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

Expected Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Expected Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer to coordinate audit activities across the division in relation to FM Services, environmental services and accommodation codes, producing audit reports that accurately reflect standards and tracking the progress of audit recommendations. 

This is an exciting time to join the University of Sussex, and the Estates division as we enter the second generation of our outsourced facilities management contract and as construction is underway on the West Slope of campus to add 1900 student accommodation bed spaces as well as a new Health and Wellbeing Centre and social spaces, adding to the recently completed East Slope. 

The University is seeking a highly professional Senior Audit and Compliance Officer who will work closely with teams across the division to complete audit activities in relation to SFG20 (Facilities Management), ISO14001 (Environmental Standard), the UUK Code of Practice, and the HESA Estates Management return, ensuring activity is compliant and offering advice for rectification whilst reporting areas requiring improvement to relevant senior managers for resolution.

About you

You will be a highly organised individual with an applied and theoretical knowledge of systematic audit processes and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a range of disciplines to complete internal audit activities, as well as organise submissions for external audit obligations. 

You will have experience in independently assessing and objectively evaluating internal controls, as well as conducting risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability (preferably within a Facilities Management or Estates Management setting). 

Crucially, you will possess the ability to build rapport across the division and present clear recommendations for improved practice based on audit findings.

About our Division

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. 
 
Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
 
Please find further information regarding the division at: 

Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex

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 Rebecca Nash (r.h.nash@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.

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

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship.

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