SHORE-C Senior Administrator(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

The Role

The Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer (SHORE-C) unit, based at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrator.

You will manage all aspects of SHORE-C’s finance and administration, working closely with the Director, Deputy Director, and research team. The role includes:

Overseeing research grant management and financial administration.

Supporting applications for new research funding (from charities, industry, and national/international bodies).

Providing high-level administrative support to academic staff.

Assisting with the planning and delivery of training courses for healthcare professionals and SHORE-C conferences.

This role sits at the heart of SHORE-C, a research team focused on psychosocial oncology.

About You

We are looking for someone who can take initiative, manage competing priorities, and work confidently with a wide range of people. You will bring:

Experience in a busy office environment.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

The ability to develop and manage systems that ensure deadlines are met.

Confidence to make decisions independently and adapt to the needs of SHORE-C.

The post involves regular interaction with academic colleagues, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and patients, so professionalism and flexibility are essential.

About BSMS

The Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and NHS organisations across the South-East. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and delivering excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and research.

Our medical research has an international reputation for impact, aiming to:

Improve medical treatment.

Advance understanding of fundamental biomedical and clinical questions.

Deliver more personalized healthcare.

BSMS proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award for gender equality.

Learn more: Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Why Sussex?

Our 150-acre campus is set in the South Downs National Park, five minutes from Falmer train station, with excellent bus and cycling routes. Staff benefits include:

Cycle-to-work scheme and campus cycling paths.

A comprehensive benefits and rewards package.

A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Key Information

Closing date: 6 October 2025, 3:59 PM

Interview date: 16 October 2025 (in-person)

Start date: November 2025, or as soon as possible

Visa Sponsorship: Roles below Grade 5.5 or £33,400 per annum are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please check our Visa information page
for details.