Assessment and Examinations Officer

3 weeks ago


Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Hours: part-time 0.5 FTE hours)

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

Location: Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: 07 August 2024

About the role

The University's Division for Student Experience is looking for an organised, efficient and enthusiastic individual to join the Exams and Assessments department, working in a small team to provide support for the assessment and examination arrangements for students registered on a PhD programme.

The post holder will:

  • be responsible for managing the examination casework of Postgraduate Research students for a group of subjects;
  • work closely with Academic staff and external examiners to progress cases in a timely manner;
  • maintain accurate and up-to-date student records;
  • respond to enquiries from stakeholders across the University;
  • contribute to the maintenance of process documents and webpages.

You should be able to work under your own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team. You will be highly organised, have excellent IT skills including the use of databases and spreadsheets, and have the ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.

About our Division

Our Student Experience is all about our Students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Why work here...

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:

  • Generous pension scheme available.
  • Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance.
  • Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
  • Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
  • Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees' Health and Wellbeing.

Please contact Alex Walberton (Assessment and Examinations Manager) via for informal enquiries.

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

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

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

£24,533 to £27,979 per annum, pro rata if part time



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