2 x Accommodation Advisor

4 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


2 x Accommodation Advisor

Estates & Facilities - Business Support (Estates & Facilities)

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £26,271 to £28,724 per annum Hours per Week:  37 Closing Date:  Sunday 05 May 2024 Interview Date:  Friday 17 May 2024 Reference:  0145-24 Further details:

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.

About the role

The Accommodation Services Team at the University of Sunderland are an integral part of the University community, supporting students living in halls of residence. The team works to create a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for our residents. The role holder will play a vital part in delivering this positive student experience in partnership with colleagues from Student Support Services, Student's Union and Academic Staff.

An opportunity has arisen within our team to appoint two highly motivated, student focused, Accommodation Advisors. These positions are both full time positions which are fixed term for 12 months.

What you can bring 

As an Accommodation Advisor you will be:

-Highly motivated

-Customer focused

-Have experience of working in a student or other customer focused environment.

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 workplace 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. For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year. 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 5th May 2024 (at 23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Friday 17th May 2024.

For additional information about these posts please contact Gavin Kirk, the Deputy Accommodation Manager: gavin.kirk@sunderland.ac.uk




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