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: 

• 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 

As Research Funding Manager, you will lead the University’s research funding support function, providing expert guidance and strategic leadership to help academics secure external research funding. Working at the heart of Research and Innovation, you will use your in-depth knowledge of the UK and international funding landscape to identify opportunities, provide funder intelligence, and support the development of high-quality, competitive funding applications. 

You will lead a specialist team delivering end-to-end support across the research funding lifecycle, ensuring applications are well-coordinated, compliant and submitted successfully. Collaborating closely with academic colleagues and professional service teams, you will drive continuous improvement in processes, systems and service delivery, helping to increase research income, strengthen funding success rates and support the University’s research ambitions.

Is this you?

You will bring strong experience in research funding support, research development or research administration, along with a solid understanding of the UK research funding landscape and what it takes to develop successful funding applications.

With experience of managing people, priorities and deadlines, you'll be confident leading and supporting a team while building positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional service partners across the University. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, helping researchers navigate funding opportunities and delivering a high-quality service that makes a real difference.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, enabling you to turn complex funder requirements into clear, practical advice. You'll be comfortable using data and insights to inform decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement and help shape efficient and effective research funding processes.

Most importantly, you'll be a proactive, approachable and service-focused professional who is passionate about supporting researchers to achieve funding success and helping to grow the University's research ambitions.

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 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 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: Sunday 13 September (23:59 GMT)

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228

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: 

Your next opportunity

Join our External Relations team as a Content Creator Intern and help bring the University of Sunderland story to life across our digital channels. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating engaging content for social media, web and multimedia platforms while working alongside experienced marketing and communications professionals. From producing videos and podcasts to capturing student stories and supporting major campaigns, you'll play a key role in showcasing our vibrant community and inspiring future students. You'll have the chance to develop your creative skills, explore emerging digital trends, and build a portfolio of content that makes a real impact.

Is this you?

You're a creative and enthusiastic content creator who loves bringing ideas to life through social media, video and digital storytelling. Comfortable experimenting with new trends and platforms, you enjoy creating content that connects with different audiences and sparks engagement. You'll be confident working collaboratively with colleagues, organised in managing multiple priorities, and happy stepping in front of the camera to present content such as podcasts, vox pops and video features. Most importantly, you're keen to learn, contribute fresh ideas, and help showcase everything that makes the University of Sunderland a fantastic place to study and work.

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: 

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: Friday 4th September 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:

Matt Smith at matt.smith-1@sunderland.ac.uk or on 07771 359179

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!

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £25,540 to £27,276 per annum
Fixed Term (2 years)

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: 

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: 

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!

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £27,855 to £30,343 per annum
Fixed Term and Permanent

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 Enterprise Architecture team and play a key role in shaping technology solutions that support the University's strategic ambitions.

As a Technical Solutions Analyst, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery, analysing systems, applications, data and integrations to identify practical, sustainable solutions. Working closely with architects, technical specialists, project teams and operational colleagues, you will help translate complex requirements into clear recommendations, support technology change initiatives from discovery through to implementation, and ensure solutions are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual services.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract, with hybrid working, based on-site at Sunderland Campus.

Is this you?

You'll bring experience of analysing business and technical requirements and translating them into practical technology solutions within complex environments. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you'll be confident evaluating solution options, documenting systems and integrations, and identifying risks, dependencies and implementation considerations. You'll be able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce high-quality documentation, and work collaboratively to deliver successful technology change. Experience of enterprise and cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Dynamics 365, will enable you to make an immediate impact.

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 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 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: Sunday 6th September (23:59 GMT)

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £38,786 to £46,049

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: 

Your next opportunity

As a Graduate Development Officer, you'll have the opportunity to build your professional experience while making a meaningful contribution to the student experience at the University of Sunderland. Through a range of placements across Student Journey services and the wider University, you'll gain valuable insight into different teams, projects and areas of work, developing a broad understanding of higher education and the impact of student-focused services. The role offers the chance to bring fresh ideas, work on initiatives that enhance the student journey, and collaborate with colleagues across the University, all while benefiting from structured mentoring, training and professional development designed to support your future career.

Please note this is an 18-month internship.

Is this you?

We're looking for a recent University of Sunderland graduate who is enthusiastic about supporting students and contributing to positive change. You'll be a strong communicator who enjoys working with others, brings a proactive and flexible approach, and is keen to learn from new experiences. You may have an interest in areas such as student engagement, communications, social media, projects or service improvement, and you'll be motivated by the opportunity to develop new skills while helping to create an outstanding experience for our students.

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: 

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. 

If you have graduated from the University of Sunderland within the last two years, we encourage you to engage with our Graduate Prospects team for support during your application process. Our team can help you with your job applications and interview preparation. 

More information on the support available can be found below:

• Learn more about Graduate Prospects
• Create a graduate account on our digital hub here to access one-to-one support and guidance with our Graduate Success Learning Pathway
• Strengthen your interview responses by learning more about the STAR framework - Competency-based interviews: How to prepare and example answers | Prospects.ac.uk
• Join our Interview Skills Pathway, a digital learning resource with hints and tips for interview success

Contact - graduateprospects@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Interviews are expected to take place week beginning 14th September 2026.

If you have questions about the role, please contact:

Ben Hodgson (ben.hodgson@sunderland.ac.uk) or Mark Colman (mark.colman@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!

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £27,855 to £30,343
Fixed Term (18 months)

As Accommodation Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the student residential experience at the University, leading a diverse and dynamic accommodation service that places student wellbeing, safety and success at its heart. Reporting to the Head of Student Life, you will provide leadership of the accommodation service and delivery of the accommodation strategy, ensuring our residences are safe, welcoming, inclusive and compliant environments where students can thrive. 

From overseeing the day-to-day management of halls of residence and delivering our Accommodation Strategy, to driving occupancy, financial performance and service innovation, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the student experience and the University's wider ambitions. Working collaboratively with colleagues, students, external partners and stakeholders, you will champion a customer-focused culture, use data and insight to inform decision making, and lead continuous improvement across every aspect of the service. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about creating vibrant residential communities, supporting student wellbeing, and delivering excellence in accommodation services.

Is this you?

You are an experienced leader with a background in accommodation, housing or a similar operational environment, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets and deliver high-quality services. You bring strong commercial awareness, experience of developing effective systems and processes, and confidence in using data and technology to support decision making. You'll have a sound understanding of health and safety responsibilities, housing legislation and compliance requirements, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about creating inclusive, welcoming environments where students feel supported, valued and able to thrive. 

If you're a collaborative and proactive professional who enjoys improving services and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 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. 

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Interviews: Thursday 10 September 2026 (TBC)

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228