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Shape the future of student life at Sunderland Students' Union and come work with us.

With over 25,000 students to support across the University of Sunderland campuses, our values of passion, integrity, empowerment, success, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Recognised with the 'Investors in Diversity' award, we champion fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement. If you're passionate about student needs, fairness, and innovation, join our team and make a real difference.

Together, we'll create an exceptional student experience!

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Katherine Cooper - Chief Executive Officer

"Here at Your SU, we are driven by our passion to support our diverse student body in championing change. Our strategy is designed to deliver an exceptional student experience while promoting inclusivity at every step. We value flexible working arrangements that hold the wellbeing and personal lives of our team members in high regard.

Join us on this exciting journey as we come together to create a positive impact and shape a brighter future for our students."

Current Vacancies

Student Trustee

Salary: Voluntary (Trustee position)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 May 2026, midnight

Interviews: Week commencing 8 June 2026

Please click below to read more about the role and view the application documents.

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.

Benefits of working with us

6% Company Pension Contribution

Death in service benefit

45 Annual leave days, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure

Enhance maternity pay

Paid sick leave

20% Off SU Merchandise

Access to Student Discounts

Via TOTUM (£14.99/year), Studentbeans and Unidays

Student Discounts on Spotify and Amazon Prime

Metro Pass payable monthly

20 Hours volunteer allowance

Flexible working

Compassionate leave

Medicash health plan