Assistant Operations Manager – People, Culture and Inclusion

Hours: Part time up to 0.6 FTE (21.9 hours per week)

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). 

Contract: Fixed term to 30^th September 2025 (maternity leave cover)

Closing date: 23^rd September 2024

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. 

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: October 2024

We are seeking an experienced and well organised administrator to provide Faculty operations management support, with primary responsibility for a range of Human Resources and EDI related activity. As the Professional Services contact for Staff Experience and Staff Development in the Faculty, relating to the People Culture & Inclusion portfolio, the main areas of responsibility of the post include: 

• Collaborating closely with the Senior Operations Manager and fellow Assistant Manager to ensure seamless coordination and achieve operational excellence in all aspects of the Operations portfolio
• Working closely with the Associate Dean for People, Culture & Inclusion to develop and implement the EDI and People, Culture & Inclusion strategies and processes in the Faculty
• Leading on activities to further develop the Faculty culture and community, including the Staff Survey reporting and action planning
• Supporting administrative processes for recruitment, probation, promotions, disability support, Discretionary Pay Review and Annual Development Review
• Line management and supervision of the relevant staff within the portfolio

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting/attending meetings, knowledge of HR administration processes and excellent organisational skills. The ability to work effectively and flexibly to meet deadlines will be essential, as will excellent communication skills and a high level of IT literacy.

Please contact Carmen Long, Senior Operations Manager, C.Long@sussex.ac.uk,
for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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