Would you like to play a key part in the development and delivery of building investment programmes within a busy department which manages the physical environment in which staff and students work, live and learn?

About the role:
In this vital role as a Building Surveyor you will work as part of a small team with a varied workload delivering a variety of planned maintenance and improvement projects across our portfolio. 

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• To undertake surveys of university buildings to establish their condition
• To manage the contractual relationships with relevant consultants/contractors
• To advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction
• To advise on the Health and Safety aspects of buildings
• Assisting in house Clients to develop briefs, design and specify works
• Perform the role of Contract Administrator and Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations as necessary

About you:
To succeed in the role you’ll need comprehensive knowledge and experience of construction technology and building pathology along with good knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures required for the delivery of maintenance and improvement projects from inception to completion. You will be qualified to degree level in Building Surveying or a construction based discipline with full or part qualification to RICS/CIOB membership, or an equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through work experience at a similar level.

This is initially an 18-month fixed-term role, full-time (37 hours) and we welcome applications from Job Sharers.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, including an agile working system, which at present for this role will require you to spend a minimum of two days in the office. 

For more information about the role and what we are looking for please look at the job description.

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Placements, Internships & Volunteering team, to support our students to secure work-based learning experiences. 

Working with students across the university, this role will focus on providing expert advice and guidance to students to enable them to secure high-quality, relevant placements, which will enhance their employability and graduate prospects. 

The duties of this role are varied: supporting students on a 1-1 basis; delivering skills workshops; engaging and working with local, national, and international employers and organisations; attending Careers Fairs and other employability events; and administration to ensure student placement activity is monitored.  

To be successful in this role you should have:

• An understanding of student placements in the Higher Education sector
• Experience working with students in an education environment
• Experience delivering workshops
• Excellent organisation, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Good administration skills, with ability to use MS Office and databases to a high standard 

This is a fixed term (secondment), full-time post (37 hours per week) until end of August 2027 (with the possibility of becoming permanent after that date) and will primarily be based at our Moulsecoomb and City campuses. The role is suitable for hybrid working, however during term times staff will be required to work on-campus as much as needed to support student-facing activities.

If you wish to discuss the post prior to making an application, please contact Vicky Horder at v.horder@brighton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026

Team/Division: Brighton and Sussex Medical School (Jobs at the University of Sussex)

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

The successful candidate will be pro-active in collaborating with colleagues in IT, the wider University as well as external parties, bringing your project management expertise to a wide range of change and improvement activities to ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality. You will have strong organisation, analysis and planning skills to manage large and complex IT related projects, underpinned by excellent project co-ordination, reporting, budget, change control and risk management skills.

Aligned to this will be the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders across the University, as well as externally. This will see you exercise a great deal of leadership, independence, initiative and judgement, with an ability to lead and facilitate discussions balancing stakeholder interests with those of the University so that best outcomes are achieved in its IT development.  

With a commitment to best practice project management and promoting the discipline, we will want you to also mentor and support colleagues as part of developing the University’s capability in this area.

The ideal candidate will also need :

• Substantial experience as a Project Manager in delivering IT infrastructure, systems development, change and transformation supporting projects
• A thorough understanding and demonstrable application of practices, procedures and methods required for effective project management supported by professional qualification(s) and/or experience such as Prince2, Agile
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with an ability to control and facilitate discussions with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
• Experience and familiarity with budget and procurement approaches as they relate to project delivery
• A well-developed understanding of business analysis and requirements management as part of project lifecycle delivery
• Experience of business improvement and change management principles, including benefits management and realisation
• Excellent organisational, analytical, presentation and written skills, including an ability to articulate technical issues for non-specialist audiences
• A positive ‘can-do’ approach to your work, supporting and encouraging this in others.

This is a full time, permanent position (37 hours per week) based at our Moulsecoomb Campus, and we welcome applications from candidates looking to job share. 

In return, the University offers generous pension contributions, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive annual leave package that includes time off over Christmas. We also provide access to the Cycle scheme and discounted sports membership, which includes fitness classes and gym access.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Click here for some further background on this project. 

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the project leads, Dr Rachel White (University of Brighton) and Dr Mark O’Connell (University of Gloucestershire), as well as a wide network of conservation practitioners, and the project’s Advisory Group. 

You will play a pivotal role in:

• Identifying and integrating the needs of UK conservation organisations and leading the co-design of the national evidence review online tool’s structure and hierarchy.
• Designing high-quality training materials and guidance resources to support organisations in identifying evidence needs and practitioners in engaging with the evidence review online tool.
• Facilitating workshops and consultations with practitioners and advisory group members.
• Contributing to publications, reports and launch activities associated with the National Review of Conservation Evidence Needs. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative, nationally significant initiative that strengthens the interconnection between conservation research and practice.

In order to be successful in this post you will need to have: 

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in a relevant discipline (e.g. conservation science, ecology, environmental management), or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience in applied conservation research and/or evidence-based decision-making, particularly in a UK context.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly with non-academic stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills, with experience coordinating with multiple partners.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (24 months, 1.0 FTE); however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share. 

The role is predominantly desk‑based and can therefore be carried out remotely from any part of the UK, though travel will be required periodically for collaborator meetings, engagement with conservation practitioners, and the delivery of workshops.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Rachel White r.white2@brighton.ac.uk and Dr Mark O’Connell moconnell@glos.ac.uk  

Please refer to the job description for further details of the role and the associated selection criteria.

Closing Date: 06 Oct 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant technical team within the School of Education, Sport & Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, supporting cutting-edge teaching and research within our newly developed Sport & Exercise Science laboratories at the Falmer campus.

Technical staff are fundamental to the operation of the School and the University. Working alongside the academic team and line manager, you will use your initiative to organise technical demonstrations, inductions, and instructions for students and staff in your specialist area, for learning and teaching and for research and knowledge exchange. You will provide specialist professional advice to all staff and students and contribute to the development of new and innovative techniques.

To set up and maintain specialist learning spaces and set models of good practice, ensuring the readiness of resources and equipment. You will ensure that work is conducted safely, and that current health and safety guidelines are adhered to in your area.

In a wider context, as a valued member of the technical team, to provide general support to the wider school as required and assist technical colleagues at times of increased demand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining specialist laboratory equipment and software.
• Giving hands-on technical support for practical teaching sessions.
• Advising on best practices and techniques in Sport & Exercise Science.
• Supporting teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities and ensuring safe, effective lab operations.
• Delivering technical instruction to students & staff.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience with techniques, equipment, and software relevant to Sport & Exercise Science.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting learners in an educational or training environment.
• A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in Sport & Exercise Science or related disciplines.

This role is full-time and permanent, however we also welcome applications from candidates who would prefer to job share.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum