Assistant Change Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Location: Brighton, UK
Hours: Full-time up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours per week). Flexible working options may be considered based on business needs.
Salary: Grade 6, £34,132 to £38,249 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Change Manager within the Change Practice of the Sussex Projects team. This role will support a variety of projects and strategic change initiatives, working collaboratively with other members of the Change Practice and Sussex Projects teams. Responsibilities may include presenting, facilitating workshops, developing training plans, delivering training, coaching, and providing support to colleagues affected by the changes.
This is a development role designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of the role holder, providing the opportunity for progression into more senior change management positions.
About You
You are an enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal skills and a curiosity about people and their perspectives. While direct change management experience is not essential, you will bring a variety of organisational experiences, ideally having worked in multiple departmental settings or across different organisations. Your ability to prioritise tasks, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and identify and solve problems will be key to your success in this role.
Experience within a Higher Education setting, or in structured projects, change management initiatives, or continuous improvement, is beneficial but not required.
About Our Division
The Sussex Projects team has undergone a transformative journey since its inception in 2022. Initially part of IT Services, it is now a standalone division bringing together a community of project and change management professionals to centralise and improve the University’s project portfolio management. The team has established a strategic planning process for capital expenditure and developed new methodologies, systems, processes, and reporting structures.
An external 2024 maturity assessment revealed that Sussex Projects is now outperforming industry benchmarks in project management.
The Change Practice team was established in December 2022 and has developed a bespoke change management framework tailored to the specific needs of Sussex University and its projects. The team’s focus is on fostering continuous improvement and innovation through a collaborative and active community of practice.
Why Work Here
The University of Sussex is located off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs, offering a picturesque and serene working environment. The 150-acre campus is easily accessible by public transport, with Falmer train station just a five-minute walk away and several bus stops on campus. We also encourage sustainable travel through our cycle-to-work scheme and dedicated cycling paths.
As a renowned, multi-accredited research-led institution, Sussex University is committed to its people. Whether you are part of the Faculty, Professional Services, or a Student, it’s the people who make us great, and we want you to be part of that.
Further Information
For informal enquiries, please contact David Foster at df275@sussex.ac.uk.
The University of Sussex values diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Visa Sponsorship: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please refer to our Skilled Worker Visa information page for more details.
Closing Date: 23 April 2025, 5:59 PM
Expected Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term Contract Duration: 2 years
The University requires that all work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
