Job Description

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 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.


The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Development Assistant (Talent Acquisition & OD Projects) to join our dynamic HR department. This varied role is perfect for someone who is people focused and wants to build their experience across both Talent Acquisition and OD.


You will be the go-to person for all things recruitment related - from advertising, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring managers, right through to onboarding. You will also play an integral part in supporting a range of OD projects such as staff surveys, wellbeing initiatives, and equality, diversity & inclusion (ED&I) programmes, which will help drive our People Plan forward.

Please note we are open to discussing part-time hours for this post.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in supporting recruitment campaigns to attract the right people to the University which will require the ability to listen, understand stakeholder needs, and working collaboratively to help shape practical, effective solutions.


You will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects that align with organisational goals. Confidence using digital tools such as Microsoft Teams is also important, as you will often be collaborating and communicating with colleagues in a virtual environment.

What we can offer you

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

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our "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 discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

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 Tuesday 19th August (23.59 GMT).

We expect interviews to take place early September.

For any informal enquiries please contact talent.acquisition@sunderland.ac.uk



Job Details
Department
Human Resources - Organisational Development
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
27,471 to 29,924
Hours per Week
37
Closing Date
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Interview Date
See advert
Reference
0248-25-R