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)
In this role, you’ll help keep our HR services running smoothly and support a positive experience for colleagues across the University. You’ll provide high quality administrative support across HR Operations and Organisational Development, working on everything from contracts and payroll updates to recruitment, data management and staff queries. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that keeps things accurate, efficient and people focused, making a real impact by helping us deliver a reliable and responsive HR service.
This is a fixed term position for 12 months.
Is this you?
You’re organised, proactive and great at managing a busy workload. You’re confident using IT systems, can follow processes accurately and have an eye for detail. You enjoy helping people, communicating clearly and solving problems as they arise. You take pride in delivering a professional service, can adapt to different tasks and teams, and bring a positive, can do approach to everything you do. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to support HR services that truly make a difference, this could be the role for you.
At Sunderland University, 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 44 days’ holiday - that’s 31 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. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have questions about the role, please contact:
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