Contract: Fixed term, maternity cover until 30 November 2026

Are you passionate about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional motivation? At the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL), we are committed to prioritizing student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Events and Business Support Officer.

about us

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

We are currently piloting a four-day work week, allowing our colleagues to work 32 hours, 4 days a week without any pay reduction. The pilot program is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive, inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally while maintaining our commitment to providing high-quality service to all of our students.

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

About the role

You will make a real impact at the University of Sunderland in London as an Events and Business Support Officer. In this diverse hands-on role, you will help shape memorable and meaningful experiences for students, staff and visitors by supporting events as well as managing day-to-day campus operations. If you are organised, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity for you.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong mix of organisational, interpersonal and practical skills. Experience in event planning and execution and office management support is essential. You will need to be confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships between teams. A proactive approach to problem solving is key, along with an understanding of health and safety in event settings.

We provide

• The opportunity to join a pilot program 4 days a week (32 hours over 4 days)
• An excellent defined contribution pension with the added benefits of life cover and income protection
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closing days plus bank holidays
• Season ticket loan
• Access to the MyLifestyle benefits platform with lots of discounts and offers
• Cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice plans
• Strengthening maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• We are located in Canary Wharf with easy access
• We are a certified living wage employer

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

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Ewa Augustin, Office Manager via email: ewa.augustyn@sunderland.ac.uk

Please note that due to new skill level requirements imposed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), this post will not be eligible for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Closing date: midnight, 26 October 2025

Interview and assessment will take place: 11 and 12 November 2025. Interviews will be conducted on site at our London office.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient response.