Alumni Engagement & Events Assistant

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Communications & Events Assistant to support the Alumni Relations team across communications and events. This full-time hybrid role is a twelve-month fixed term contract, with three days in-office hybrid working.

You will assist with email communications, manage event registrations, update event webpages, and provide excellent customer care to alumni and internal departments. The position offers a competitive benefits package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with grades A-C (9-4 in Maths/English) and strong numeracy and literacy.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Experience using CRM databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Alumni Relations Team and related units.
• Handle queries from alumni by phone, email and in person.
• Support reunions and on-campus events as needed.
• Update CAR event webpages with current information.
• Assist with email communications and scheduling social media posts.
• Manage registrations and attendance lists for virtual and in‑person events.

Skills

GCSE qualification

MS Office

Google Suite

CRM systems

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CMS

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Communications & Events Assistant to support the Alumni Relations team across communications and events. This full-time hybrid role is a twelve-month fixed term contract, with three days in-office hybrid working.

You will assist with email communications, manage event registrations, update event webpages, and provide excellent customer care to alumni and internal departments. The position offers a competitive benefits package and development opportunities.