Personal Academic Tutor- Business Management (Fixed Term Contract, Career Break Cover)

Please note that we normally appoint at the bottom of the salary range.

Location: Canary Wharf

Contract: Fixed Term: 01 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. 

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Personal Academic Tutor. This is a Fixed Term post from 01 September 2025 until 31 July 2026 to cover a Career Break.

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM 

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours per week over 4 days with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, we have moved to a modern campus building offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) team sits within the Academic Development Centre and is formed of professionals with academic subject specialism relevant to the programme followed by the students they are supporting, and with experience of Higher Education curricula as well as of teaching, assessing and supporting students at UG and/or PG level.  

The PAT role is dynamic, focusing on developing students' academic performance and confidence by providing personalised subject-specific support and targeted interventions in one-to-one or small group settings.

You will be supporting students studying BA in Business Management programme, so it is important that you have a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.In addition, you will have experience of working in Higher Education (HE), will have a solid understanding of the academic curriculum and teaching and learning approaches in HE as well as experience of providing academic assessment feedback to students. We are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal skills who can collaborate with academic and professional support staff and who is committed to providing an outstanding experience to all students.

Please note that in order to provide quality support to our students at all times, our professional staff work fully from the office.

WE OFFER

The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protectionGenerous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank HolidaysSeason Ticket LoanAccess to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful discounts and offersCycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemesEnhanced maternity and paternity policiesOur commitment to training and developmentOur location in Canary Wharf with easy accessWe are an accredited Living Wage Employer

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity and want to learn more, review the attached Role Profile. To apply, register on our e-recruitment platform and complete the application form.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mihaela Dariescu, Senior Personal Academic Tutor via email: mihaela.dariescu@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight, 29 June 2025

Interviews expected to be held: 15 and 16 July 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £37,347 to £42,854 per annum