Connect with talented students and graduates, bring fresh thinking into your organisation, and raise your profile with the next generation of professionals.
At the University of Sunderland in London, we work with businesses of all sizes to create opportunities that benefit both employers and our students.
Whether you want to recruit new talent, bring a real business challenge into the classroom, speak to students about your industry or build your profile on campus, our Careers and Employability team can help.
Promote your opportunities to our students and graduates through our online vacancy service and wider careers network.
We can advertise:
We can also advise on when to recruit, how to reach the right students and how to make your opportunities more visible.
Register here to advertise your vacancies(opens in new tab).
Give our students the opportunity to work on a real issue facing your organisation.
Business challenges, consultancy projects and live briefs allow students to apply what they are learning while giving your organisation fresh ideas and perspectives.
Projects can be shaped around the needs of your organisation and aligned with relevant academic programmes.
Help students understand your industry and the opportunities available to them.
You could:
These activities can be a simple way to support students while building awareness of your organisation.
Our London campus is close to Canary Wharf and provides opportunities for employers to meet students directly.
You can get involved through recruitment events, employer pop-ups, careers activities and programme-based sessions.
Our students bring a wide range of backgrounds, professional experience and ambitions.
Many are mature learners balancing study with work and other commitments, giving them practical experience alongside their academic learning. Our programmes span areas including Business and Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Nursing, Finance, Computing and Engineering.
Working with us can help you:
Our vacancy service gives employers access to students and graduates looking for graduate roles, part-time work, internships, placements and other opportunities.
Once registered, you can create an employer profile and manage your vacancies online.
All vacancies must meet our employer and recruitment requirements, including relevant employment legislation and pay requirements.
Register here to advertise your vacancies.
Working responsibly with our students
We want employers and students to have a positive and professional experience.
When working with the University, we ask employers to:
Provide accurate information about your organisation, recruitment needs, and contact details
Share clear, comprehensive vacancy details so we can promote opportunities effectively to our students and graduates
Give adequate notice for vacancies and events, and inform us promptly of any changes
Adhere to relevant recruitment Codes of Practice (available on request) and comply with all applicable legislative frameworks
Provide constructive feedback to help us continually improve our service.
Not sure which opportunity would work best for your organisation?
Our Careers and Employability team can help you explore the different ways you can work with our students and graduates.
Email: careers-london@sunderland.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7531 7333