Working at the University
The University of Sheffield is not just a great place to study, it’s also a remarkable place to work. In the last five years more than 300 of our students have gone on to accept roles at the University after completing their studies.
With more than 8,000 members of staff, we’re one of the biggest employers in the region. We have roles covering everything from research, IT, finance and communications, to human resources, estates and facilities, business support, security and so much more. There’s a role for you, whatever your interests.
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Our commitment to your development and wellbeing
We’re dedicated to the ongoing development of our staff. As you begin your professional career, we’re here to provide training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to help you advance in your chosen career.
Benefits of working at the University of Sheffield
As a valued member of staff at the University you'll have access to a range of benefits and schemes to support you both in and out of work.
We're one of the UK's best not-for-profit places to work, according to the Sunday Times' ranking of Britain’s happiest and most motivated workforces. The University truly is a remarkable place to work.
The benefits of working at the University
A responsible employer
We are continually working to make our University an inclusive, diverse and nurturing place to work. This is recognised through several of our achievements and commitments, including:
- We’re a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, guaranteeing interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria of our roles.
- We’ve been awarded the Mental Health Charter, which recognises our success in promoting and supporting good mental health.
- The University is an Athena Swan Silver award holder, highlighting our commitment to gender equality. Several of our academic departments hold individual awards too.
- Our Open@TUOS scheme demonstrates our commitment to empowering all staff to help create an open, inclusive environment for LGBT+ colleagues and students at the University.
- We're among the top 50 most international universities in the world, according to data from the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- We’re a signatory to the Research Concordat demonstrating our commitment to improving and supporting the careers of researchers in higher education.
- We are a signatory of the Technician Commitment, pledging to ensure visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff working in higher education and research.
- We are committed to tackling the global climate emergency. We’re ranked 42nd in the world and 8th in the UK by the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 for our action on sustainability.
What our alumni say
Don’t just take our word for it, find out more about why our alumni think the University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work.
Our values
We are, and will always be, guided by our values. We are ambitious and strive for excellence in all that we do. We believe in collaborative working. We champion an inclusive and diverse community. We are responsible – for our people and the wider world. We are open and transparent about the decisions we make.