Unitemps External Recruitment Consultant Ref: 60102

As part of our recruitment approach, internal candidates will receive priority consideration at the shortlisting stage.

About the role

This is a really exciting opportunity to join the University of Sussex as we open our first Unitemps Branch on campus in early 2027. 

Our Unitemps branch will provide job opportunities for students through temporary recruitment within University departments, alongside roles with external employers throughout the local area. 

As the External Recruitment Consultant, you will provide specialist support across the whole of the Unitemps recruitment service, responsible for handling temporary assignments on behalf of a portfolio of external accounts. You will work with the Branch Manager to develop a clear business development plan to expand commercial sales, undertaking competitor analysis and benchmarking of the Unitemps offer.

The Unitemps team will work closely with stakeholders across the University to deliver a cohesive recruitment offering to students. Key stakeholders include Careers, HR, Student Recruitment, Widening Participation and Faculty Operations. 

This role will be predominantly campus based, with the Branch open 5 days a week, alongside opening for key University events such as Open Days and Applicant Visit Days. 

About you

You will have experience of working in a recruitment or sales environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.  

You will be able to work on your own initiative, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively. 

About our Division

Our HR Division is all about our people. We provide advice and support to Divisions & Schools and our teams are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for our university, colleagues, and Students alike. Commitment to expanding further into our People Strategy is our focus, and our continued pledge to provide an inclusive and positive working environment will put us at the forefront of becoming an Employer of Choice. 
 
We want our people to grow, therefore, we continue to strive for innovative ways in which we can support and develop careers and aspirations. 

Please find further information regarding the division at Human Resources: University of Sussex.

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. 

Find out more about our reward and benefits package. 

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information 

Please contact Jodie Trumper at j.a.trumper@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

Please ensure you include a full CV with your application. 

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

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

Eligibility

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Please be aware that any role graded below 5.5 or £33,400 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship.