Training and Support Assistant Consultant Ref 20840

School/department: Student Experience
Hours: Full Time. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed term for 18 months
Reference: 20840
Salary: starting at £32,411 to £36,333 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 09 June 2023
Closing date: 30 June 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: 01 August 2023


Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced training professional to play a major role in delivery of the new Student Information System at the University. The Training and Support Assistant Consultant will support users of the new Student Information System, and design and delivery of training materials to support users in the use of the new system.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and clear communications skills and have the ability to convey complex, technical information to all levels of staff. You will have excellent IT skills, and experience of technical authoring and developing training materials using a range of different tools. This is a great opportunity to be part of a sector leading digital transformation in higher education.

The University of Sussex is a renowned, research-led international University, located next to the beautiful South Downs and a short train journey from the centre of the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. The University is easily accessible by public transport, with dedicated cycling routes, and are right next to the A27.

Below are our benefits that you will get from day one:

  • Hybrid working, with up to 50% remote working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Life insurance of up to three times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees
  • Ability to purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme
  • Discounts on public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
  • Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan
  • Considerable discount on our superb on-site Gym Facilities

This is a full-time fixed-term role, and is suitable for a job share and hybrid working.

Please contact Jo Corbett, Assistant Director, Student Systems and Projects j.corbett@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.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 20840 [PDF 169.04KB]

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

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

"This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For a job to be eligible for sponsorship it needs to be assigned an eligible SOC code & meet minimum salary requirements and be full time. Please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk so they can check if this role can be assigned to an eligible SOC code and meets the minimum salary requirements. You can also consult our Skilled Worker Visa Information page for further information"


How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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