The Role

Sheffield Students’ Union is proud to be recognised as the UK’s Number One Students’ Union, and we are entering an exciting period of change as we strengthen how students lead, influence and shape their University experience. We are looking for a Student Voice and Advocacy Manager to play a central role in this work.

This role leads the work that empowers students to influence their courses, their education and their wider University life. You will manage a dedicated team of Coordinators who support Academic Reps, SU Councillors, Officers and Liberation Facilitators to build skills, confidence and shared priorities for change. Working closely with Schools, Faculties and Professional Services, you will develop constructive partnerships that ensure student perspectives are heard, understood and acted upon.

You will shape and deliver our representation systems, democratic spaces and student leadership pathways, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible and genuinely student-led. You will also support colleagues across the organisation to work in ways that centre student leadership, drawing on our community organising approach to build collective ownership and shared action.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, thoughtful and committed to student-led change. You will bring experience in representation, advocacy or academic partnership working, strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, and confidence in supporting others to develop and grow.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, building connections and enabling others to lead. If you are passionate about supporting students to shape their education and create positive change, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Working at the Students’ Union

We exist to represent, support and enhance the lives of our members. We’ve done so since 1906. We are an independent charity and work closely with the University to achieve a world-class student experience. We’ve got a fantastic modern building featuring cafes, two shops, four bars, an advice centre, an activities and sports zone, where students can join over 400 sports clubs and societies. There’s something different happening in the SU every day: from club nights to film screenings, live music, theatrical performances and fascinating talks. We offer a relaxed space for students to take time out. We also have a nursery and offer childcare. We’ve been rated the best Students’ Union in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey for ten years running!

Creating a more diverse team

Sheffield Students’ Union is committed to creating a fairer, more equal, more diverse and inclusive, more diverse and liberated workforce.

What we are currently doing to create an inclusive workplace -

● Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group and staff network

● Training and development in ED&I

● Accessibility audits

● Flexible working arrangements

● Inclusive policies and procedures

We want to support you to do your best during the application process, so please do get in touch at su-people@sheffield.ac.uk with any questions you may have. Additionally, if you have a disability, mental health condition or any other additional needs (such as dyslexia, autism or anxiety), please do let us know so we can tailor the process to suit you.

Your Benefits

You will work in an exciting and progressive environment and enjoy great staff benefits:

• 30 days annual leave per year + Bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme and cycle hub
• Flexible working hours and WFH opportunities
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Well being Programme
• Opportunity to purchase an NUS card
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity and Shared Parental Leave pay

Salary: Grade D - £39,462

Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Closing date: 9th January 2026

Interviews: w/c 19th January 2026

Start Date: ASAP