Join Our Team

Shape the future of student life at Sunderland Students' Union and come work with us.

With over 25,000 students to support across the University of Sunderland campuses, our values of passion, integrity, empowerment, success, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Recognised with the 'Investors in Diversity' award, we champion fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement. If you're passionate about student needs, fairness, and innovation, join our team and make a real difference.

Together, we'll create an exceptional student experience!

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Katherine Cooper - Chief Executive Officer

"Here at Your SU, we are driven by our passion to support our diverse student body in championing change. Our strategy is designed to deliver an exceptional student experience while promoting inclusivity at every step. We value flexible working arrangements that hold the wellbeing and personal lives of our team members in high regard.

Join us on this exciting journey as we come together to create a positive impact and shape a brighter future for our students."

Current Vacancies

Student Experience Coordinator - London

Salary: Grade A - £29,555 (inclusive of £4k London weighting)

Position: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (One Year Fixed Term contract, with the potential to extend)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 26 August 2025, midnight

Interviews: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Please click below to read more about the role and view the application documents. We do not offer sponsorship opportunities.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a dynamic and growing satellite Students' Union in the heart of Canary Wharf. This role will have the opportunity to tap into a variety of different areas of Students' Union life working with the Students' Union Manager (London) and Student Experience Coordinator to develop and deliver a bespoke range of opportunities for our students studying at the University of Sunderland in London.

This is a newly funded post for the organisation, recognising the impact that the Students' Union in London has on the lives and experiences of our students studying at the University of Sunderland in London.

This role is full-time on a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential of extension. The post holder will need to demonstrate the essential criteria from the JD/person specification within their application statement as well as have demonstrable experience in training and developing volunteers.

Working hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Application process:

Please apply by completing both the Application and EDI form. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in person interview. We do not offer sponsorship opportunities.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Students' Union Manager (London), Amie Hammond, ahead of application. Please email amie.hammond@sunderland.ac.uk to arrange an informal and confidential meeting.

  • Complete the Application Form
  • Complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

If you have an interest in this role, please view the job description for further details.

Please send your completed Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to centralservices@sunderland.ac.uk by Tuesday, 11 September 2025, midnight. We do not accept CV's.

 

Benefits of working with us

6% Company Pension Contribution

Death in service benefit

45 Annual leave days, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure

Enhance maternity pay

Paid sick leave

20% Off SU Merchandise

Access to Student Discounts

Via TOTUM (£14.99/year), Studentbeans and Unidays

Student Discounts on Spotify and Amazon Prime

Metro Pass payable monthly

20 Hours volunteer allowance

Flexible working

Compassionate leave

Medicash health plan