Alumni and External Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S10 2TN |
| Company: | University of Sheffield |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2163-43948565 |
Summary
University of Sheffield
Working Pattern:
17.5 hours per week
- days to be agreed.
Faculty:
Faculty of Social Sciences
School:
Sheffield University Management School
Closing Date:
4 weeks
Are you experienced in delivering high quality external relations and looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as our Alumni and External Engagement Officer.
As part of a dedicated team in the Sheffield University Management School, you will support
the School’s external relations work, using your relationship management and interpersonal skills to deliver successful outcomes. Working with colleagues from areas across the University, you will develop a strong network of key stakeholders to support the development of meaningful alumni and external relationships that lead to positive outcomes for our staff and students.
As part of a World Top 100 University, and holding Triple Crown accreditation, The
Management School is in the global elite of Business Schools. The External Engagement
Officer is key to the continued success of the School.
The ideal candidate:
● Has exceptional relationship management and communication skills
● Has a track-record of delivering innovative and bespoke engagement activities to meet a range of audience needs
● Is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work positively within a team
● Can build strong networks with internal and external stakeholders
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of
everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-
class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement
(with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working
opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail
discounts, and much more.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and
University.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose
talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something
Working Pattern:
17.5 hours per week
- days to be agreed.
Faculty:
Faculty of Social Sciences
School:
Sheffield University Management School
Closing Date:
4 weeks
Are you experienced in delivering high quality external relations and looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as our Alumni and External Engagement Officer.
As part of a dedicated team in the Sheffield University Management School, you will support
the School’s external relations work, using your relationship management and interpersonal skills to deliver successful outcomes. Working with colleagues from areas across the University, you will develop a strong network of key stakeholders to support the development of meaningful alumni and external relationships that lead to positive outcomes for our staff and students.
As part of a World Top 100 University, and holding Triple Crown accreditation, The
Management School is in the global elite of Business Schools. The External Engagement
Officer is key to the continued success of the School.
The ideal candidate:
● Has exceptional relationship management and communication skills
● Has a track-record of delivering innovative and bespoke engagement activities to meet a range of audience needs
● Is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work positively within a team
● Can build strong networks with internal and external stakeholders
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of
everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-
class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement
(with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working
opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail
discounts, and much more.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and
University.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose
talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something