UKSPF Finance Compliance Co-Ordinator

UKSPF Finance Compliance Co-Ordinator

Research & Innovation - Directorate (E&I)

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

Come and be part of a growing team within a fast-paced environment. Work with internal and external teams to grow your network and influence within the University to support the growth of the service.

This role will be aligned to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Contract, which is led by the University of Sunderland. This role will support in the compliance of the employer and learner paperwork from the partners and for the management of the financial information both from the partners and from our own internal delivery teams, to ensure that the information on the claim is accurate and correct.

Working with the finance team to ensure that there is an audit trail, and the evidence is acceptable for both Sunderland City Council and UKSPF audits. Working with the Senior Compliance Officer in the development and updating of procedures, protocols, and policies to ensure that the UKSPF Development transactions comply with the University’s Financial Regulations and in accordance with the financial rules and regulations set out by the Department for Levelling up, Housing & Communities and Sunderland City Council.

This role can be offered on a fixed-term basis or a secondment opportunity until 31/03/2025

What you can bring

This role requires a keen eye for detail and accuracy, along with the ability to self-motivated and a keen problem solver.

You will have the ability to work with internal and external partners to work through and find solutions for complex issues.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills as this can be occasionally a busy role with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

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 Friday 26th April 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Thursday 9th May 2024

For informal enquiries please contact Lindsey McGaughey [email protected]