How to apply

Find out about the steps involved when using our online jobs portal.

How to apply for a vacancy

You can apply for our current vacancies through our online job portal, where you can browse our current roles and sign up to receive job alerts when suitable roles become available.

Completing and sending us your application

When you apply for a role, you will be asked to complete your name, email address and how you heard about the role.

You will then be asked to accept our privacy policy.

You can decide to:

  • upload your CV to pre-populate the fields of the application, or
  • go straight into the application itself.

Some roles require a CV and cover letter only, which will be clearly stated on the advert.

All applications must be received by midnight of the closing date stated on the advert.

When you submit your application, you receive an automated acknowledgment email confirming that we’ve received your submission.

If you have any queries about using the portal or require additional assistance, please email recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk or call telephone number 01273 873743.

Eligibility to work in the UK

We have a legal responsibility to ensure all employees have the right to live and work in the UK, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

For some vacancies, we may be able to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship subject to the resident labour market test being met and the preferred candidate being able to pass the points-based assessment.

Before you apply, you must check current immigration laws in relation to your circumstances, as you will have to declare your status on your application.

Application updates and outcomes

We respond to all candidates about the outcome of their application, whether you have been successful or not.

If you have not received an outcome three weeks after the closing date, you can email recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk for an update.


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