Project Officer

About the role

As a Project Officer you will be working as a part of a small team responsible for delivering big projects!

This is an exciting, fixed term contract opportunity to join a team that is responsible for driving forward Accreditation projects and enabling the Business School to realise its goal of becoming triple crown accredited, joining the top 1% of Business Schools in the world!

About you

You will be responsible for:

• End-to-end project management, managing and delivering multiple projects varying in size and requirements.
• Providing up to date and accurate information, advice, data and guidance to colleagues, external stakeholders and consultants.
• Managing the collection, indexing and preparation of all materials and evidence for the accreditation process.
• Coordinating the logistics and organisation of Peer Review visits, including travel, accommodation, catering, scheduling, document preparation, building preparation and other tasks as appropriate.
• Building relationships with colleagues and suppliers to help drive forward projects, creating synergy across the School.
• Proactively engaging with tasks within the department.

You will have a keen eye for detail, and be able to develop comprehensive project plans, self-managing your time and that of the people involved in the project delivery to ensure all deadlines are met and the projects are delivered successfully. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

About our School

As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments—Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)—are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website

Further Key Information

Please contact Saffron Penfold (s.penfold@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

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

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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