Directorate of Corporate Affairs

Other
Fixed - £17,750 per annum (fixed term for 12 months)

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 students?

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

This internship offers an invaluable opportunity to work across the Higher Education Progression Partnership. Hepp is our longstanding collaborative partnership, jointly funded by Sheffield Hallam University and The University which aims to increase the number and proportion of students progressing into higher education from those areas of our diverse society which are currently underrepresented.

This programme involves working with learners from primary school aged all the way through to secondary school, through to adults and mature students.

Watch the following film to find out more about Hepp.

As part of this role, you will:

• play a full part in the coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Hepp programme as well as attending events across the region;
• work with staff and students across the regions' primary and secondary schools, providing accurate and impartial information to targeted young people;
• carry out research, plan and prepare materials and activities, and deliver presentations in addition to related administrative work including evaluation, 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.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups

For non-EU applicants, we won't be able to provide a certificate of sponsorship / visa for this job.

Contact Person : Kelly Self
Contact Number : 0114 225 2935
Date Advertised : 18-Feb-2019
Closing Date : 03-Mar-2019
Location : city campus
Employment Type : Fixed Term - Full Time