Proud to be Sunderland
The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.
We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.
As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:
- A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
Your next opportunity
Join our Home Student Recruitment service and help create positive, meaningful experiences for prospective students. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you'll contribute to activities that inspire, engage and support students throughout their journey to higher education. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality activity, building positive relationships and supporting the University's student recruitment objectives.
We are recruiting to four posts through a single recruitment process:
- Student Recruitment Assistant x 2 (1 x fixed-term until December 2027 and 1 x permanent)
- Widening Access and Participation Assistant (1 x permanent)
- Events and Applicant Experience Assistant (1 x fixed-term until December 2027)
A summary of each role is provided in the attachments. Please ensure you review the relevant role profile(s) for full details of the responsibilities and requirements for each post.
As part of your application, you can indicate which role(s) you would like to be considered for. We will assess your experience and strengths against the requirements outlined in the relevant role profile(s).
While each role has a different area of focus, all contribute to our ambition to attract, engage and support prospective students and applicants.
We're also recruiting to 2 Student Recruitment Graduate Ambassadors on a fixed term basis (until 31/07/2027). These roles are open to recent University of Sunderland Graduates only (2024/5 and 2025/6).
You can apply here: https://jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=9051&forced=2
Is this you?
We're looking for people who are passionate about creating positive experiences and delivering excellent service. You'll be organised, proactive and adaptable, with strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of people.
Whether your experience comes from education, customer service, events, outreach or another people-focused environment, you'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, working collaboratively and taking ownership of your work.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to supporting prospective students, promoting opportunity and continually improving the experience we provide to students, applicants and our wider community.
Why join us?
At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:
- Up to 44 days’ holiday - that’s 31 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
- Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
- Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
- Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
- Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.
Ready to Apply?
Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.
Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September (23:59 GMT)
Interviews: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September
If you have questions about the role(s), please contact:
Student Recruitment Assistant - Chris Harris (Student Recruitment Manager) christopher.harris@sunderland.ac.uk
Widening Access and Participation Assistant - Jess Birch (STEM Outreach Coordinator) jessica.birch@sunderland.ac.uk
Events and Applicant Experience Assistant - Louise Harris (Events and Applicant Experience Officer) louise.harris@sunderland.ac.uk
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – get your application in early!