Senior Project Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Location
Brighton, UK

Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered, depending on business needs.

Salary
Grade 8, starting at £46,735 to £55,755 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).

Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Sussex Projects Team at the University of Sussex.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the HR System Implementation Project. This project will modernise and streamline our HR and payroll operations by replacing the current system with a new, advanced SaaS solution. The implementation will automate manual processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enable data-driven decision-making, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the HR division.

About You

In this senior role, you will be responsible for leading the HR system implementation project. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, transformational system implementation projects involving complex data. Your expertise will help us drive the University’s ambition to become an employer of choice, ensuring staff can thrive in an efficient, well-supported environment. A qualification in PRINCE2 or equivalent experience is essential.

About Our Division

Sussex Projects was established in 2021 with the goal of centralising the selection, prioritisation, and control of all University projects and programmes. The division supports the University’s strategic objectives and capacity to deliver. Sussex Projects also champions best practices in project management to improve collaboration, standardisation, and project outcomes across the University.

Under the leadership of the Director of Strategic Projects and Change, the division oversees our ambitious £multi-million capital programme, a 10-year transformation delivering complex changes across four main portfolios:

• ITS
• Estates
• Research and Enterprise
• Education and Students

Why Work Here

Our beautiful 150-acre campus is located off the A27, next to the South Downs, offering a picturesque environment where you can enjoy both work and nature. The University is well connected, with Falmer train station just a five-minute walk away and several bus stops on campus. We also have cycling paths and offer a cycle-to-work scheme for staff.

As a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led international university, Sussex’s success is driven by its people. Whether you’re a member of faculty, part of a professional services team, or a student, it’s our community that makes us great—and we’d love for you to be part of that.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Sussex values diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To learn more about our commitment to equality and diversity, please visit our website.

Further Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Ian.Duffy@sussex.ac.uk.
For full details and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

The University of Sussex requires that all work is performed within the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries
This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship. For more information, please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page.

Join us at the University of Sussex, where your expertise can shape the future of HR and support the University’s vision of becoming a leading employer in higher education.