Assistant Education Manager/Course Admin
University of Sussex
Brighton,
United Kingdom
Education
Skilled Worker
Job posted on May 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Position: Assistant Education Manager (Course Admin) Ref: 40318 (Fixed term)
About the role
The position holder is responsible for the operational outputs and delivery of all standard and non-standard courses in the Business School. They are required to lead and inspire a large team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators as well as collaborate with key stakeholders on our largest portfolio of programmes. They play a key part in instigating and managing process improvement, supporting elements of academic planning, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the team and delivering on individual projects.
They provide a key function that contribute to achieving our strategic and operational goals of the School Strategy and yearly cycle of business.
The role will interact with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff and externals plus be held to a high standard of operational execution and customer service. They will encourage ethical behaviour among those associated with the Business School.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Education Manager to lead our Education Support team within the School services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational outputs and delivery of education support for a range of courses. To lead and inspire a team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators in delivering high-quality education support services. This role requires effective leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a commitment to curriculum expansion and development.
About our School
As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments-Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)-are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.
With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.
Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport;
Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact Heidi Davies, Education Manager, for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
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. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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About the role
The position holder is responsible for the operational outputs and delivery of all standard and non-standard courses in the Business School. They are required to lead and inspire a large team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators as well as collaborate with key stakeholders on our largest portfolio of programmes. They play a key part in instigating and managing process improvement, supporting elements of academic planning, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the team and delivering on individual projects.
They provide a key function that contribute to achieving our strategic and operational goals of the School Strategy and yearly cycle of business.
The role will interact with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff and externals plus be held to a high standard of operational execution and customer service. They will encourage ethical behaviour among those associated with the Business School.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Education Manager to lead our Education Support team within the School services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational outputs and delivery of education support for a range of courses. To lead and inspire a team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators in delivering high-quality education support services. This role requires effective leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a commitment to curriculum expansion and development.
About our School
As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments-Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)-are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.
With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.
Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport;
Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact Heidi Davies, Education Manager, for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
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. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.