Student Activities Coordinator & Reception Lead

University of Sussex Students' Union; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced time off

20 days annual leave + 6 extra days

Staff socials and events

Learning & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Professional health services

Job summary

The University of Sussex Students' Union is seeking an Activities Administrator to support student societies, sports and media groups. You will work at the busy Reception desk and Activities Office in Falmer House, acting as first point of contact face-to-face, on the phone, by email and on social media.

The role is fixed-term until 30/05/2027 for 10 hours per week during term time, with some evenings and weekends. Salary is £16.19 per hour (including holiday pay).

Qualifications

• Applicants must be students of Sussex, BSMS, or IDS at the start date.
• Experience in reception, supervision, and content publishing is desirable.
• Ability to manage room bookings and support student committees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the student staff team at the Reception Desk.
• Oversee room and resources booking for student groups.
• Publish content on websites and social media channels.
• Support student-led committees and minuting meetings.

Skills

Reception duties

Supervisory experience

Content creation

Social media

Education

Student at Sussex/BSMS/IDS

Job description

The University of Sussex Students' Union is seeking an Activities Administrator to support student societies, sports and media groups. You will work at the busy Reception desk and Activities Office in Falmer House, acting as first point of contact face-to-face, on the phone, by email and on social media.

The role is fixed-term until 30/05/2027 for 10 hours per week during term time, with some evenings and weekends. Salary is £16.19 per hour (including holiday pay).