Senior Audit and Compliance Officer (Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available) At University of Sussex

About the Role

The University of Sussex is recruiting a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer to coordinate audit activities within the division. The position covers FM Services, environmental services, and accommodation codes, with responsibilities that include:

• Producing audit reports that accurately reflect standards

• Tracking the progress of audit recommendations

This opportunity comes at a key moment for the university. The Estates division is entering a new phase of its outsourced facilities management contract, and construction is underway on the West Slope — adding 1,900 new student accommodation spaces, a Health and Wellbeing Centre, and social spaces to complement the recently completed East Slope.

The role involves close collaboration across teams to carry out audits relating to:

• SFG20 (Facilities Management)

• ISO14001 (Environmental Standard)

• The UUK Code of Practice

• The HESA Estates Management return

The officer will ensure compliance, offer advice on rectification, and report areas requiring improvement to senior managers.

• Location: Brighton, UK
• Salary: £34,132 to £38,249 per annum
• Job Type: Full-time
• Employer: University of Sussex

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised

• Skilled in both applied and theoretical audit methodologies

• Experienced in coordinating audits and managing external audit submissions

Additional qualifications include:

• Independent assessment and evaluation of internal controls

• Risk assessment skills, particularly within Facilities or Estates Management

• Strong ability to build rapport and communicate clear, improvement-focused recommendations based on audit findings

About the Division

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is a vibrant and fast-evolving unit supporting students, staff, and visitors across campus. Over the past five years, the division has developed the East Slope and is now focused on the West Slope project — a combination of student housing, learning and social spaces, and wellbeing services.

The team is also engaged in Sustainability Sussex, working towards the strategic goal of becoming one of the world’s most sustainable universities.

For further insight into the division, visit:
Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex

Why Work Here

The University of Sussex is located off the A27, beside the beautiful South Downs, and set within a 150-acre campus. Highlights include:

• Easy access to public transport (Falmer train station is a five-minute walk)

• On-campus bus stops

• Dedicated cycling paths and a cycle-to-work scheme

As a renowned, research-led, international institution, Sussex thrives because of the people who work there — whether faculty, professional staff, or students.

Learn more about:

• Reward and Benefits Package

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Further Key Information

• For informal enquiries, contact: Rebecca Nash – r.h.nash@sussex.ac.uk

• The University values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds

• Work must be undertaken in the UK

Visa Sponsorship:
This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For details, visit the University’s Skilled Worker Visa information page

How to Apply

To apply or get more details, visit the official University of Sussex recruitment page:
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