Graduate Interns x 6 - Higher Education Engagement Assistants


Company:	Sheffield Hallam University
Salary:	£25,878
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 1WB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Do you want to make a difference to young people's futures?

Have you seen the value of higher education and now want to promote this to school/college learners?

Are you interested in gaining experience on an exciting and innovative regional programme?

These graduate internships offer an invaluable opportunity to work as an Engagement Assistant at either the Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire (HeppSY) or the Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP). HEPP & HeppSY works across South Yorkshire to encourage more children, young people, and adults to consider higher education opportunities.

What does this role require?

As part of this role, you will:

lead the delivery of HEPP/HeppSY programmes and assist with the coordination and evaluation of our initiatives

plan and prepare materials and activities for projects and in-school workshops

collaborate with staff and learners across the regions’ secondary schools and further education institutions

provide accurate and impartial information on higher education to targeted young people

lead student ambassadors across our initiatives

create and develop materials for projects and social media channels

complete related administrative tasks including data gathering, record keeping and report writing

What experience and skills does a Graduate Intern need?

The ability and confidence to engage an audience of young people is essential, alongside excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; a positive and flexible approach; and the ability to work accurately and independently.

You will need to complete the Supporting Statement document attached to the bottom of the job advert to be considered for this role.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

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