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Career Staff: Advertising & Sponsorship Assistant
The Role
This is not your average role.
The Advertising & Sponsorship Team at Sheffield Students’ Union is looking for someone ambitious, confident, commercially curious and ready to launch a career in advertising, events, sponsorship and partnerships.
One minute, you could be coordinating a campaign for a national brand. The next, you could be supporting a live activation at one of the UK’s biggest student fairs. From digital advertising and sponsorship campaigns to Freshers’ Fair, Housing Fairs and major live events, no two days look the same.
Working closely with the Head of Advertising & Sponsorship, you’ll help deliver commercial campaigns and partnerships that reach more than 26,000 students across one of the UK’s leading Students’ Unions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building relationships and loves being busy. You’ll need to be adaptable, organised and confident speaking with clients both on the phone and face-to-face. Sometimes live events change quickly, so we’re looking for someone who can think on their feet, stay calm under pressure and make smart decisions in the moment. If you’re excited by advertising, events, partnerships, media sales or commercial brand activations, this is an opportunity to build real hands-on experience from day one.
Key duties in this role include
* Coordinating As Revenue: Supporting the sale and coordination of advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
* Fostering Partnerships: Assisting with sponsorship packages and commercial partnerships.
* Generating Business Leads: Helping identify and develop new business opportunities and leads.
* Championing Rewards: Supporting promotional activity for Sheffield Rewards and wider commercial campaigns.
* Coordinating Brand Support: Working with agencies, brands and partners to coordinate campaign delivery.
* The full list of duties can be found in the job description below
Application process
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You can submit your application by clicking apply, completing our application form outlining and relevant skills, experience and why you are interested in the role. Following the closing date stated on our job adverts, applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
We will contact you by email to let you know whether or not you have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of the selection process.
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Location: The University of Sheffield Students' Union
Contract Type: Full Time; Fixed Term (2 years)
Salary: £23,195.75 - £24,143
Specific Hours: 35hrs per week
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026 (11:59pm)
In-person Interview
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Start Date: 1st August 2026
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