Support Intern - Graduate null

About the University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is renowned for its academic excellence, research impact, and commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for students worldwide. The University of Leeds is recognized for its world-class research across various fields. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the UK. 

Your role

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Graduate Support Officer, and colleagues across Student Careers, your main duties will include:
• Providing initial signposting to career information and services.
• This might include demonstrating resources to students and graduates, responding to queries in-person or electronically, researching information, and referring queries to Careers Service staff as necessary.
• Telephoning graduates who have indicated they would like support from the Careers Centre, and helping make them aware of services that are available and offering initial support.
• Raising awareness of how to make effective use of careers, employability, and opportunities among Leeds students and graduates by contributing to promotional activities and resources, including blog posts, videos, and social media.
• Working with communications staff at the Careers Centre to write copy for graduate newsletters and social media posts.   
• Contributing graduate perspectives to all aspects of work and engagement activities.
• Offering basic advice on key employability topics, including CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn (full training will be provided).
• Undertaking research projects, both individually and as part of a group, to understand the level of support graduates from the University want from the Careers Centre and how can best communicate with them;
• Helping to organize events for a Graduate audience;
• Managing the provision of careers-related tools for graduates (e.g. LinkedIn Learning) and leading on maximising graduate engagement with these;

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

Training & development

During the 12 months, you will be provided with all the training you need for this role and you can access courses run by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. This internship will enable you to develop a range of skills including communication, research, online event management, and marketing. 

Compensation & benefits

What the University of Leeds offers in return:

• Salary: £22,214 to 23,144 per annum 
• 26 days holiday 
• 16 Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme options 
• Life assurance. 
• Health and Wellbeing:
  • Discounted staff membership options at The Edge
  • The state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool
  • Sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development
• Access to:
  • On-site childcare
  • Shopping discounts
  • Travel schemes 

Career progression

This internship is designed to enhance your employability and as such you will develop key skills and experience for your CV.  As part of the program, interns get involved in many exciting projects while gaining new skills, and experience and offering support that organizations find invaluable.

Work-life balance

At the University of Leeds, the institution prioritizes your well-being and empowers you to strike a harmonious balance between your professional and personal life. A commitment to helping you achieve a work-life balance it offers flexible working opportunities and various working options. This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner and the institution is also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Culture & vibe

The University of Leeds' vibrant culture is shaped by its core values of academic excellence, community, integrity, and inclusiveness, fostering an environment of mutual respect, openness, and continuous improvement. Through its commitment to equity and diversity, the University of Leeds celebrates the unique perspectives of its diverse community members, ensuring equality of opportunity and fostering partnerships between staff and students that empower collective decision-making and collaboration in every aspect of university life.

About you

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Enthusiasm for the role and for supporting students and graduates to secure a positive outcome that is right for them after leaving university
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive attitude to taking on work
• Organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
• Copywriting and social media skills in a professional capacity, or enthusiasm to develop these skills
• A working understanding of data protection principles
• Research and project management experience, or enthusiasm to develop these skills
• Please upload a supporting statement (no more than 1000 words) and demonstrate how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role addressing the points listed in the qualifications and skills section of the Candidate Brief.

How to apply

This role is open to University Graduates (or about to graduate) at the University of Leeds. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Org/AdditionalInfo.aspx?ref=SESSC1035
• leeds.ac.uk/alumni-volunteering/doc/internships-placements
• youtube.com/user/universityofleedsuk