Academic Regulations Officer

**Location**:

- Brighton, UK**Hours**:**Salary**:

- Grade 5 starting at £29,959 to £34,132 per annum, pro rata if part time.**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term ContractAbout the role

As part of the wider Student Administration team, the postholder will work with the Academic Regulations Manager supporting the development, implementation and on-going enhancement of the University’s academic regulatory framework and the associated policies and procedures.

Support for academic misconduct procedures is also a key element of the role, requiring organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure the timely management of casework. The Academic Regulations Officer will be a key contact between the Division of Student Experience and Faculties/ Schools.

About you

You will have direct experience of working with regulations and policies within a large organisation, ideally within an HE setting. A good understanding of HE regulatory issues and current challenges in this space would be advantageous. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and be able to use your judgement to provide information, advice and guidance to a wide range of colleagues.

You will have particular strengths in written communication as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Sensitivity to student experience and wellbeing matters is important for the casework side of the role.

About our Division

The Division of 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 off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

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

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Further Key Information

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.
- Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.3 or £30,960 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship.

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- June 1, 2025 5:59 PM

**Expected Interview Date**:
**Expected Start Date**:

- As soon as possible

**Fixed Term Contract Duration**:

- Fixed term until 2027