An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our newly established Student Communities Team based in Sunderland. The team supports a wide range of student leadership activity, including officer support, societies, student representation, volunteering, and campaigns.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with a wide range of student leaders to mobilise the community organising model for a particular faculty within the University of Sunderland, harnessing their talents and enhancing student skills development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a variety of skills through being involved in a varied role across different areas of Student Engagement at Sunderland Students’ Union.

We have undertaken a Democracy and Governance Review to revitalise the way our students interact with their Students’ Union across both the Sunderland and London campuses. The findings highlighted the need for a clear shift away from the more traditional models of SU democracy towards a community organising approach.

The post holder will need to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification within their application statement, providing clear examples of relevant experience.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Student Communities Manager, Kara-Jane Senior, ahead of application.

Please email Kara-Jane kara-jane.senior@sunderland.ac.uk to arrange an informal and confidential discussion.

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.

Engaging with our students is fundamental - everything we do is for them. We are now seeking to appoint two Student Trustees with passion and enthusiasm to help shape the future of the organisation.

Your perspective as a current student is essential to ensuring student voices are represented at a strategic level. As a Trustee, you will play a key role in both supporting and constructively challenging how we deliver the best possible student experience.

To continue improving what we do, we must understand what matters most to our students and ensure they are at the heart of every decision.

If you are passionate about enhancing the student experience at the University of Sunderland, we encourage you to apply.

You must be a current student to apply, studying in the academic year 26/27; no further experience is required, and training will be provided.

The role is for an initial term of one or two years, as agreed by the Appointments Committee, and commencing in accordance with the Byelaws. The term of office may be shorter or longer on a transitional basis to coincide with the alteration of the year start or end. A Student Trustee may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, subject to remaining a student for the duration. You will no longer be able to be a trustee once you graduate.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email centralservices@sunderland.ac.uk

To apply for this role, please provide:

• A covering letter (max 1 side of A4) outlining your motivation for applying. Include your course and expected start and end dates.
• A personal statement (max 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification.
• An up to date CV including relevant employment history and experience.
• A completed EDI Monitoring form.

Please send your documentation in Word or PDF format to centralservices@sunderland.ac.uk, by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below or emailing directly.

University of Sunderland Students' Union (USSU) is seeking to appoint a consultant to undertake an operational process review at its London campus. This work arises in the context of a planned period of maternity leave for the London Manager, and the organisation's commitment to ensuring the London team is well-supported, operationally resilient, and equipped to work efficiently and confidently during that period.

The successful tenderer will work collaboratively with London campus staff to identify, prioritise and streamline operational processes, and will then provide structured support and training to help the team implement agreed improvements. The appointment is offered on a contract for services basis.

Please download the Job Description for further information.

Procurement Instructions - Submission:

Tenderers are invited to submit a written proposal setting out how they will deliver the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

Submissions must be provided electronically in Word or PDF format and should include:

• Organisational profile or individual CV
• Relevant experience, with specific examples of comparable process review and implementation work
• Proposed methodology and approach, including how you will engage staff (minimum 3 pages)
• Proposed timetable and resource plan
• Pricing structure, including a breakdown of Phase 1 and Phase 2 costs and any additional costs
• Details of two referees relevant to this type of work
• A completed EDI Monitoring form (see below).

Please send the required documentation to yoursugovernance@sunderland.ac.uk either by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below or emailing directly.