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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

Business Development Coordinator

Salary: Grade A - £24,932 per annum, pro rata (Part-time, 30 hours per week)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July 2025, 23:59

Interviews: Tuesday 29th July 2025

Please click below to read more about the role and view the application documents.

To lead and coordinate the Union's media sales strategy by developing innovative revenue streams, securing sponsorships, and fostering strong internal and external partnerships. This role will be the primary organiser of key events such as Freshers, Refreshers and graduations, while also managing external stallholder engagement, merchandise and digital screen deals across Sunderland and London campuses.

With a focus on creativity and student engagement, the role aims to maximise visibility, enhance commercial opportunities, and drive sales growth across the Union's platforms while fostering community engagement within the local and national area.

About the organisation:

Sunderland Students’ Union is a dynamic education-focused charity that strives to shape students' 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.

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

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

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.

To apply, please download and complete the 'Application Form' and 'EDI Monitoring Form' below, then email them both to centralservices@sunderland.ac.uk by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Please note we do not accept CV's.

Candidates successful for interview stage will be notified by Tuesday 15th July 2025.

 

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), Student Beans and Unidays (both free)

Student Discounts on Spotify and Amazon Prime

Metro Pass payable monthly

20 Hours volunteer allowance

Flexible working

Compassionate leave

Medicash health plan