Senior Education Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Senior Education Manager
Location: Brighton, UK
Salary: Grade 8 – £46,735 to £55,755 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Full-time. Flexible working requests will be considered, subject to business needs.
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 15 August 2025
Application Deadline: 7 July 2025 at 17:59 (BST)
Expected Start Date: August 2025

Shape the Future of Education Services at Sussex

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Sussex during a pivotal phase of strategic transformation. We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Education Manager to support the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities, working in close partnership with the Faculty Executive, School Management Teams, Head of Faculty Operations, and the Education & Students Division.

As a key member of the emerging Faculty Professional Services team, you will help shape the delivery of education provision, ensuring alignment with university-wide strategy and academic quality standards.

About the Role

This senior-level role will place you at the intersection of faculty operations and centrally delivered services. You’ll play a vital part in:

• Developing and leading a high-performing, multi-functional professional service team.
• Delivering strategic education priorities for the Faculty and supporting student success.
• Overseeing academic administrative services, ensuring compliance with university policies and quality assurance frameworks.
• Driving continuous improvement and service innovation in support of teaching and learning.
• Leading cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and aligning faculty practices with university-wide initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a collaborative and confident leader who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in managing and motivating medium-sized teams (20–30 staff), both directly and indirectly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information for a variety of audiences.
• A track record of successful project management, service development, or operational improvement.
• A proactive mindset, creativity, and excellent organisational abilities, especially under pressure.
• Familiarity with student systems and administrative processes within a higher education context.
• An understanding of academic governance, quality assurance, and the challenges currently facing the UK higher education sector.

Experience working in a university administrative environment and knowledge of project dependencies in academic delivery would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Sussex?

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive institution, known globally for its academic excellence and inclusive ethos. Our 150-acre campus sits next to the beautiful South Downs National Park and is just minutes from Brighton city centre.

• Excellent public transport access – just a five-minute walk from Falmer station.
• On-campus facilities, cycle paths, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, development, and flexible working opportunities.
• A welcoming, collaborative community that celebrates diversity and values every voice.

Learn more about our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Additional Information

• For informal enquiries or to discuss team structures, please contact Hayley Bowerman or Jacqui Guillemard.
• You must have the right to work in the UK. Work for this role must be performed from within the UK.
• This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. For details, visit our Skilled Worker Visa information page.

How to Apply

To view the full job description and submit your application, please visit our University of Sussex vacancies page.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Join us in shaping the future of education at Sussex.