Placement and Intern Programme Manager

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 (UoSiL), 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 and lead a brand new Placement and Interns team as Placement and Interns Programme Manager.  

ABOUT US 

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 2026 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week 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 recently moved to a modern campus building, offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE TEAM AND THE ROLE

The Placement and Interns Team is a newly formed team, representing a significant investment in the growth of placements and internships at UoSiL. The Placement and Intern Programme Manager plays a key role in delivering high-quality student placements and graduate internship programmes. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of placement activity, including clinical placements, ensuring students and graduates are well supported and achieve strong employability outcomes.

You will manage a small specialist team, develop employer partnerships across a range of sectors, and use insight and data to continuously enhance programme quality and impact. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and has a strong student-facing focus.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, with a strong background in employability, recruitment, HR, careers, or a related field. You will have proven experience delivering placement, internship, or work-experience programmes from design through to evaluation, alongside experience of leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and confident working at pace while managing competing priorities. A data-informed, student-centred approach and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience are essential. Experience within Higher Education is desirable but not essential.

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 of 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 accredited Living Wage Employer

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

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 Tanya Dunne, Assistant Director (Student Experience and Enhancement) via email at [email protected].

Closing Date:  7 January 2026 (Midnight)

Interviews expected to be held w/c 19 January 2026 

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

Closing Date: 07 Jan 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £45,379 to £53,901 per annum