Join us to shape the future of student storytelling, where your voice drives our social media and communications!

Working under the supervision of the Student Experience Manager, assist the Students’ Union in communicating effectively with students and other key stakeholders as well as delivering a wide range of creative marketing and PR campaigns. The post holder will coordinate several of the Union’s communication channels, develop content and help ensure communication promotes engagement with our students and enhances the Your SU brand.

Sunderland Students’ Union is a dynamic education-focused charity that strives to shape student lives for the future. Our aim is to provide valuable experiences for the 20,000+ students across the University of Sunderland campuses. Our values of passion, integrity, empowerment, success, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in being recognised with the 'Investors in Diversity' award for small charities, showcasing our unwavering dedication to fostering an environment that champions fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.

The post holder will need to demonstrate the essential criteria from the JD/Person specification within their application statement demonstrating previous experience and clear examples.

It is an exciting time to join us! We have recently achieved Quality Students' Union accreditation from the National Union of Students.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Student Experience Manager, Zoe Jones, ahead of application. Please email Zoe at zoe.jones@sunderland.ac.uk to arrange an informal and confidential meeting.

How to apply:

If you have an interest in this role, please view the job description for further details. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Sunderland Students' Union Board of Trustees are seeking a dynamic leader to cover a period of leave. Sunderland Students’ Union (USSU) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced individuals or organisations to provide interim CEO services on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week) to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving forward USSU’s democracy and governance outcomes, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and leading research and engagement for the 2026-2030 strategic plan.

Proposal Submission Requirements:

In your proposal, please demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Relevant experience and expertise.
• Understanding of USSU’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Ability to make change in a short period of time.
• Proposed approach and methodology.
• Value for money.

If you are interested in undertaking this consultancy project, please send your completed proposal and any additional supporting documents to prince.Ikechi@sunderland.ac.uk by Wednesday 26th March 2025.

See below the Call for Tender document for further details.

If you have any questions regarding this consultancy opportunity or would like to discuss the role further, please contact katherine.cooper@sunderland.ac.uk.