Curriculum & Assessment Officer (UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Curriculum & Assessment Officer to join the School of Engineering and Informatics. This role plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of teaching, assessment, and academic quality for the University’s Transnational Education (TNE) partnership.
Working at the centre of academic operations, you will help ensure that curriculum and assessment activities run smoothly, accurately, and in line with University regulations. You will collaborate closely with academic colleagues, professional services teams, and international partners to coordinate key academic processes throughout the year.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an internationally connected academic environment, supporting students and staff across borders while helping to uphold high academic standards and an excellent student experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Coordinate curriculum and assessment processes for transnational programmes, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance
- Support assessment cycles, exam boards, progression and award processes
- Maintain accurate academic records and documentation
- Provide clear advice and guidance to students and staff on curriculum and assessment matters
- Liaise with colleagues in the UK and overseas to support effective academic delivery
- Contribute to service improvement by reviewing processes and identifying practical solutions
- Your work will directly support academic quality, student outcomes, and the smooth operation of a globally collaborative learning model.
About You
You are a well-organised and detail-focused professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You are confident managing information, meeting deadlines, and navigating complex processes with care and professionalism.
You will bring:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Confidence using IT systems and managing academic data
- The ability to communicate clearly with students, academics, and international partners
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- The flexibility to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
- This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, continuous learning, and being part of an international academic community.
About the School and Partnership
The University of Sussex delivers its Transnational Education (TNE) provision in partnership with Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) in Hangzhou, China through the Sussex Artificial Intelligence Joint Institute. This collaboration offers joint undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Communications.
The Joint Institute is embedded within the School of Engineering and Informatics, part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. The School is known for research-led teaching, innovation, and close engagement with industry, preparing students to address real-world technological challenges.
Why Join Sussex
Set within a beautiful 150-acre campus near the South Downs, the University of Sussex offers a welcoming and inclusive working environment. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, with Falmer train station just minutes away, alongside dedicated cycling routes and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Sussex is a globally recognised, research-led university where people are central to our success. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively support the development and wellbeing of our staff.
Employment, Sponsorship and Compliance
- All work must be undertaken within the UK
- This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to Home Office rules
- SOC Code: 4159 – Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified
- Going rate: £41,700 (eligibility depends on salary, tradeable points, and existing visa status)
For further guidance, please refer to the following UK Government resources:
UK Visas and Immigration sponsor requirements
National occupational classification (SOC codes)
Right to work in the UK checks
UK higher education quality assurance framework
Additional Information
The University of Sussex values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
