The University is pressing ahead with the recruitment of its next Registrar and Secretary, following the announcement in May that Dr Philip Harvey has been appointed to the equivalent role at the University of Sheffield.
The post was advertised in the 18-24 June issue of the Times Higher Education magazine and search consultants Perrett Laver are working with the University on the recruitment process.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Farthing, said: "Getting a high-quality Registrar and Secretary to continue the excellent work that Philip has undertaken for Sussex is an absolute priority for us, and I am confident that this will prove an attractive opportunity."
The University is keen to make the appointment process a swift one, capturing interest from across the higher education sector now and looking to interview before the end of July.
Dr Harvey's last day at Sussex will be 18 September. Professor Farthing said: "I hope we will have someone in place as soon as possible and, by moving swiftly, we aim to keep to a minimum the period between Philip leaving and his successor being in post."
In the short interim period before a new Registrar and Secretary is in post, a small number of existing Professional Services directors will be brought on to the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group (VCEG) and will formally co-ordinate the work of their colleagues in the Professional Services Group (PSG).
This will be the Director of Human Resources, Jane Summerville (already a member of VCEG); the Academic Registrar, Owen Richards; and the Director of Research and Enterprise, Dr Ian Carter.
The specific details of this arrangement will be finalised in due course.