Student Recruitment Intern (North) (Multiple roles available) in Sheffield

The University of Sheffield offers a highly competitive annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional days, a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing, and a wide range of retail discounts.

The Lead Generation Internship is open to recent or upcoming graduates of the University of Sheffield and involves delivering student recruitment activity across the North of England and occasionally in the South of England. The role supports the university’s mission to raise awareness of Sheffield early in prospective students’ journeys and to increase applications through engagement and relationship‑building.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Sheffield at recruitment events for both undergraduate (schools, colleges, careers fairs, UCAS exhibitions) and postgraduate (FindAMasters fairs), providing advice and insight while capturing leads.
• Travel across the North of England, with occasional travel to the South of England.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, be confident driving long distances, and be comfortable with overnight stays; work‑related expenses are covered.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to prospective students and act as a positive role model.
• Collaborate with the Student Recruitment Manager and Officers to deliver the UK recruitment strategy using face‑to‑face and digital methods.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver short‑term projects in partnership with colleagues across MARC.
• Assist in the recruitment, training and deployment of Student Ambassadors who support recruitment activities.
• Work with the Access Team to embed appropriate messaging into Lead Generation activities.
• Manage risks, including safeguarding and driving requirements, and complete an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.
• Carry out other duties as required, including on‑campus events such as open days throughout the year and on weekends.

Person Specification:

The university values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment where all staff and students feel respected and belonging. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and skills are encouraged to apply, even if some experience is not a perfect match.

Criteria:

• Essential: Honours degree or equivalent; graduated from the University of Sheffield in the last two years or expected to graduate summer 2026.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and confidence driving long distances.
• Essential: Experience working in a professional, busy environment.
• Essential: Strong time‑management, project‑management and organisational skills.
• Essential: Ability to collaborate, build meaningful relationships with stakeholders and create strong networks.
• Essential: Ability to communicate openly with a variety of audiences.
• Essential: Excellent presentation and engagement skills for a range of audiences, including large groups.
• Essential: Commitment to continuous innovation and development.
• Essential: IT proficiency in Google and Microsoft packages.
• Essential: Understanding of the applicant demographics and a range of student recruitment activities.
• Desirable: Experience in student recruitment activities.
• Essential: Enhanced DBS check required, along with safeguarding training.

Benefits:

• Monthly and annual leave: minimum 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities available for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Wide range of retail discounts and rewards.
• Staff networks, including Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks.
• Recognition awards for outstanding performance.
• Commitment to professional development and access to learning and mentoring schemes.
• Family‑friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, menopause support, paid time off and support for fertility treatment, and more.