School Administrator

About the University of Sunderland  

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. 

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Sunderland School of Medicine administration team. Sunderland Medical School was one of only five new Medical Schools established to address the regional imbalance of medical education places across England and to widen access to ensure that the profession reflects the communities it serves.   At full capacity we have a cohort of 585 Medical Students. The School of Medicine sits within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing at Sunderland University which has a track-record of excellence in science and healthcare education spanning almost 100 years.

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and efficient individual to provide an effective and comprehensive administrative support service to the School of Medicine. You will work closely with the Associate Head of School, Undergraduate Programme Lead and School Operations Manager to develop, implement and maintain the administrative systems to support the effective running of the School of Medicine administrative function. What you can bring  

The successful candidate will be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent and have significant experience of working in a similar administrative support role where you can demonstrate your ability to develop, implement and enhance effective administrative processes. You will have proven experience of managing your workload, meeting key deadlines and taking ownership and responsibility for the quality of your work.

What we can offer you  

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being. 

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.  Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.  Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.  Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.  

 Equality, diversity & inclusion  

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. 

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. 

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th April (23.59 GMT). 

Interview date TBC. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Rebecca Taylor, Senior School Administrator - Rebecca.Taylor@sunderland.ac.uk.  

Closing Date: 06 Apr 2025

Team: Support

Salary: £27,471 to £29,924 per annum pro rata