Adviser - Student Advice Centre

The Role

The University of Sheffield Students’ Union is seeking a new full time Advisor to join our team in our Student Advice Centre. The University of Sheffield has a diverse student body and our advice staff enjoy working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and with different experiences. We aim to provide high quality advice and guidance, alongside representation in the areas of academic, housing, and money, to support our students both in relation to their academic and home lives. You will be able to bring your knowledge of advising in one or more of these areas to our team.

Through your excellent communication skills you will be able to explore and understand the issues our students are experiencing, providing expert confidential and non-judgemental advice to enable your clients to make informed decisions. By joining us in the Student Advice Centre, you will be able to make a real impact on the lives of students.

As a student led organisation, we are keen to provide self help materials to empower and equip students to work through and resolve any concerns they may face. Where needed, our expert advisers will advise, support and represent students, be this individually or collectively as part of the Students’ Union’s campaigning role. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Advice Centre and work with us to continue to develop our service for students.

Application process

Submit your application by clicking apply and 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.

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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.

If you have any questions about the role, application process or working for Students' Union then please don't hesitate to get touch su-people@sheffield.ac.uk

Location: Sheffield Students' Union

Contract Type: Full Time; Permanent

Salary: £30,677 per annum

Specific Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews/Assessments: Week commencing 2nd March 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible