Engagement Manager

As an Engagement Manager, you will provide operational leadership for allocated activity within the Uni Connect programme, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective project management and measurable impact. You will work closely with schools, colleges, universities and wider partners across South Yorkshire to develop, deliver and evaluate programmes that support learner attainment, progression and aspirations.

The role includes line management responsibility for Engagement Coordinators and requires someone who can lead teams, manage complex projects, use data to inform decision-making and build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of allocated activity of the Uni Connect programme, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and achieve intended outcomes

Manage, support and develop Engagement Coordinators and other staff, driving high performance and continuous improvement

Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, universities and external stakeholders to maximise impact

Use data, evaluation and evidence to plan activity, monitor performance and demonstrate programme impact

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Victoria Spink [email protected]. We welcome enquiries from prospective candidates and would be pleased to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

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If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

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

The role is not likely to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. For more information, please visit the UKVI Guidance before applying.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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