Marketing and Communications Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


Marketing and Communications Assistant

Research & Innovation - Commercial Services

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £26,271 to £28,724 Hours per Week:  37 Closing Date:  Sunday 12 May 2024 Interview Date:  Wednesday 29 May 2024 Reference:  0168-24 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

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a fantastic employer - The University of Sunderland are looking to appoint a talented Marketing & Communications Assistant to support an our exciting apprenticeship provision.

This role will support the marketing and promotion of our apprenticeship portfolio, widening awareness of apprenticeships to local employers and potential apprentices.

This role is a fixed-term contract until 31/07/2025.

What you can bring 

As a Marketing & Communications Assistant you will have, excellent marketing and communications experience with a customer and employer focussed approach, knowledge of Apprenticeships, ability to communicate with potential customers effectively in all formats.

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 12th May 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Wednesday 29th May 2024

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Francis - michelle.francis@sunderland.ac.uk




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