Senior Administrator – SHORE-C (Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrator to oversee the finance and administration of the SHORE-C unit at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). SHORE-C conducts internationally recognized research in psychosocial oncology.
Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, you will manage the unit’s research grants, provide administrative support to the leadership team and postdoctoral researchers, and assist with applications for new funding from charities, industry, and national/international bodies. You will also support the organization of training courses for healthcare professionals and conferences hosted by SHORE-C.
This is a key role within a busy research environment that requires independent decision-making and excellent communication skills. You will regularly interact with academic staff, research partners, pharmaceutical and commercial organizations, and patients.
About You
You should have:
Proven experience working in a busy office environment.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
Confidence to make independent decisions and adapt flexibly to the needs of the unit.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to administrative and financial tasks.
About Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
BSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, working with NHS organizations across the South-East. We are committed to:
Delivering excellence in education, training, and research.
Supporting inclusivity, sustainability, and the highest standards in teaching and clinical practice.
Conducting impactful medical research that improves treatment, advances biomedical and clinical knowledge, and develops more personalized patient care.
BSMS is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award for commitment to gender equality.
Why Work Here
Beautiful campus setting next to the South Downs, with excellent transport links (Falmer train station and multiple bus routes).
Cycle-to-work scheme and dedicated cycling paths.
A supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued as the foundation of the University’s success.
The University of Sussex values equality, diversity, and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from women and candidates from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are underrepresented in STEMM roles.
Work must be undertaken in the UK.
Visa sponsorship: This role may be eligible. Please note that roles below Grade 5.5 or £33,400 per annum are generally not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
