Join Our Team

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’re driven by our passion to support our diverse student body in championing change through community organising — and we believe doing that well starts with how we work together. We live our values of being brave and fun every day. Being brave means we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo, try new things, and have honest conversations that help us grow. Being fun means we bring energy, creativity, and genuine enjoyment to the work we do — because the best ideas come from people who feel free to be themselves. We value flexible working arrangements that respect the wellbeing and personal lives of our team members, so you can bring your full, brave, and best self to work.

Join us on this exciting journey as we come together to create a positive impact and shape a brighter future for our students — and thrive while we do it.''

 

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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), Student Beans and Unidays (both free)

Student Discounts on Spotify and Amazon Prime

Metro Pass payable monthly

20 Hours volunteer allowance

Flexible working

Compassionate leave

Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) healthcare package