Opportunities Coordinator (Employment)

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.

Motivated by the belief that every student has the potential to achieve life- changing success and make a society-shaping impact, this role will support the embedding of employability and enterprise across the University of Sunderland, and the creation of confident and motivated students who develop into professional, adaptable, and engaged graduates with rich and rewarding life and career prospects, by ensuring that:

• Front-line information and advice about student and graduate opportunities is effective, inclusive, positive and supportive.
• A range of employing organisations are engaged on campus and supported with their talent attraction and recruitment activities.
• Students successfully find and participate in co-curricular work experience, sector/employer insight and graduate employment opportunities.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us at the University of Sunderland within our newly created Centre for Graduate Prospects as an Opportunities Coordinator (Employment).

If you are passionate about delivering our vision and supporting our students to achieve life-changing success and make a society-shaping impact, we would love to hear from you.

What you can bring

• Demonstrable experience of establishing and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering high quality employer events.
• Proven experience of working within a role that requires effective planning and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and an ability to deal with a variety of difficult situations including complex enquiries.

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 13th August 2023

Interviews are likely to take place on 24th August 2023

For any questions about the role please contact Joanna Makepeace-Woods - joanna.makepeace@sunderland.ac.uk