Events and Applicant Experience Assistant

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2023), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Home Student Recruitment Service for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within our Events and Applicant Experience team.

In the role you'll support on campus student recruitment events including Applicant Interviews, Clearing, our highly successful Open Days, HE Fairs, Applicant and Offer Holder Events as well as Faculty Events.

What you can bring

You'll need to have excellent planning and organisation skills as well the ability to support the administration, planning and delivery of a range of events and interview days.

You will have previous events experience, excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm for your work and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of university stakeholders.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

The University of Sunderland is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. Joining our team comes with a host of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance and overall well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• We also provide access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer the My Lifestyle Benefits Platform, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. You'll also have access to our fantastic support staff networks, free campus bus travel, on-site events, and much more.

At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd September 2023.

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on either W/C 11th September or W/C 18th September 2023.

For any informal queries please contact Carley Price, Student Recruitment Manager (Events and Applicant Experience), at carley.price@sunderland.ac.uk or Louise.Harris@sunderland.ac.uk