Assistant to the Director and Divisional Administrator (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week).

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

This is a part time role and the expectation is this role is in person in the office in Falmer House.

Hours in the office are negotiable.

Contract Type: FTC (maternity cover).

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. 

Expected Interview date: TBC

Expected start date: ASAP

About the role This is an exciting opportunity to support the Research and Innovations Services (RIS) division as the Assistant to the Director of RIS and as the divisional administrator. In this part-time role, based with the Division in Falmer House, the post-holder will:

• act as the Assistant to the Director of the Division, supporting a range of administrative tasks including diary management, office management, record keeping, paper preparation and circulation, and arranging formal and informal meetings.
• Act as the Divisional Administrator ensuring the smooth running of the wider Division.
• Within clear parameters, take responsibility for specific projects or areas of work.

The role is based in Research and innovation Services (RIS) at the University of Sussex.

About you

This is a pivotal role working with colleagues in a busy and vibrant division where you will responsible for supporting the administration across the Research and Innovation Division. 

They will need to have the ability to work well in a team, be able to use their own initiative, and will need effective interpersonal and communication skills.

The post-holder will act as the first point of contact for requests sent to the Director and the wider Division, and will be expected to draw on previous experience as an experienced administrator.

They will need effective planning and organisational skills and have experience of diary management, minute-writing, and handling sensitive and confidential information.

The successful candidate will have excellent organization, communication, IT and customer service skills.

About our Division

The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives. 

Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.

Please find further information regarding the division at: 

Research and Innovation: 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 the Director of RIS Claire Potter at Claire.Potter@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply pleaes click the 'Apply' button, above.

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 is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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