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Student Recruitment Intern (South) (Multiple roles available)

Department/School: Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications

Contract type: Full-time - Fixed Term for 12 months - Hybrid. This is a 12 month internship contract running from 4th August 2025 - 31st July 2026

Advertising length (weeks): 4

The Department of Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications (MARC) sits within Academic Services, which is part of the University’s Professional Services.

Our teams are collectively responsible for external and internal engagement, reputation and branding, marketing, market insight  and research, corporate communications, admissions, events (including graduation), student recruitment and access strategies for the University. Faculty Hubs which cover many of these also sit within the department.

Overview

We have the opportunity for recent or upcoming University of Sheffield graduates to join the Lead Generation team within UK Student Recruitment and Events. Recruitment Interns sit within the Lead Generation team and deliver student recruitment activity in the South of England: London, the South East, the East of England and the South West. With a focus on activities that take place off campus (in schools and elsewhere). You may be required to complete activity in the North of England on occasion. These roles are home-based, working remotely in the South, with occasional visits to the University's main campus for meetings and to support events.

These roles cover all levels of study from undergraduate to postgraduate, with a specific focus on UG, and strive to raise awareness of the University of Sheffield early in the customer journey with prospective students and their influencers to increase applications to the University. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills such as building positive relationships and collaborative work. You will require great communication skills in oral presentations, written text as well as organisation skills to manage a varied workload. We are looking for graduates with a passion for the University of Sheffield and the student experience that we offer, to inspire prospective students. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful postholder.

These posts are part of a central team that includes a range of high-performing marketing, recruitment and events professionals. The team vision is to create the best possible prospective student experience at every touchpoint, in a collaborative and innovative way. Post holders can expect to gain a wide range of transferable skills and experience across student recruitment, marketing and events to help them stand out in the increasingly competitive graduate jobs market.

 Main duties and responsibilities

• Represent the University at recruitment events for both Undergraduate (such as school/college presentations, careers fairs and UCAS exhibitions) and Postgraduate (such as FindAMasters fairs), providing advice and insight whilst capturing leads from prospective students
• The abovementioned events will require frequent travel across the South of England, but you may be required to travel to the North of England too on occasion.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence, be confident driving long distances, and comfortable with overnight stays (work-related expenses are covered, you do not require access to your own vehicle)
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to prospective students acting as a positive role model.
• Work closely with the Student Recruitment Manager and Officers to deliver the UK recruitment strategy using face to face and digital recruitment methods.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Plan and deliver short-term projects in collaboration with colleagues across MARC
• Assist with the recruitment, training, and deployment of Student Ambassadors who will assist in the delivery of recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with the Access Team to ensure messaging is embedded into Lead Generation activities
• Effectively manage risks, including safeguarding & driving requirements.
•  Any other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post as required, including attendance at on-campus events (e.g open days) throughout the year, on weekends.
• This role will require postholders to engage in regulated activity relevant to children and young people through school and college engagement. The postholder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding training and uphold these principles to safeguard all participants

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential Criteria

• A good honours degree or equivalent, having graduated from the University of Sheffield in last two years (either at PG or UG level) or being due to graduate Summer 2025
• A full UK driving licence and confidence in driving long distances (Please note you do NOT require access to your own vehicle)
• Experience of working in a professional manner in a busy, environment
• Good time management, project management and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders and create strong networks
• Ability to openly connect and communicate with a variety of audiences
• Excellent presentation and engagement skills for a range of audiences, including large groups
• Commitment to continuous innovation and development
• Relevant IT skills including Google and Microsoft packages

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of the demographic of applicants to the University and a range of student recruitment activities

Further Information

Grade: 4

Salary: £24,900

London weighting rates: a fixed allowance of £3,500 per annum. You will be notified in writing of any changes in these rates. The allowance will be consolidated and pensionable. London weighting areas are defined as the area bounded by the M25 motorway and you will both live and work in this area for the majority of your time to be eligible.

Where applicable we shall pay a contribution of £26.00 each month towards the utility costs at your home. Where you are required to visit the University’s main campus for work purposes, the costs of travel and overnight accommodation, if applicable, will be reimbursed according to the University’s Travel and Business Expenses Regulations.

Work arrangement: Full-time

Duration: 4th August 2025 - 31st July 2026

Line manager: Student Recruitment Officer

Direct reports: N/A

Our website: Virtual Schools Hub | Schools and colleges | The University of Sheffield

For informal enquiries about this job contact
Lydia Stride, Head of Lead Generation (South): on l.r.stride@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place week commencing Monday 7th July. This will consist of a presentation and interview panel. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing Monday 30th June. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact l.r.stride@sheffield.ac.uk

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

An enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

The University of Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of each role and the guidance from the Department for Education.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Eligibility to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Safeguarding policy

Employment of ex-offenders policy