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Regional Engagement Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,007 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | GBP 7379 |
Summary
Job Summary - The Regional Engagement Team within the University’s Exeter Innovation Division are seeking a graduate to support a range of strategic and operational project tasks. The successful candidate will work within a varied team to support Regional Engagement including the delivery of the Civic University Agreements, Public Engagement with Research, Policy Engagement and the Devon Housing Commission. The role will be varied and provide an opportunity for you to acquire and develop a range of new skills and expand your knowledge of university systems and research approaches. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) for 12 months from 1st October 2024. The role will involve a mixture of home and campus-based work. When on campus, you will be based at the Innovation Centre, Streatham Campus (Exeter) with some meetings at the Innovation Hub (Princesshay, Exeter). For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You – You should be a graduate who excellent organisational, time management and admin skills, good communication skills, strong IT skills, accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. You should have a positive attitude, be a team player, be able to contribute to a positive working culture, have confidence speaking with people of all levels and backgrounds, and have the ability to use own initiative. You should have enthusiasm, willingness to learn, be flexible, have problem solving skills, be customer focused, have an appreciation for research-related activity, have the ability to work independently while being part of a team, and the ability to present a professional image at all times. You should also have experience of researching and writing compelling copy for a specific audience, of supporting the delivery of events or online events, of teamwork and collaboration, of using databases and records systems, and in prioritising and meeting.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 8 September 2024
Interviews: To be confirmed
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/d8G), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 8/9/2024. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
About You – You should be a graduate who excellent organisational, time management and admin skills, good communication skills, strong IT skills, accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. You should have a positive attitude, be a team player, be able to contribute to a positive working culture, have confidence speaking with people of all levels and backgrounds, and have the ability to use own initiative. You should have enthusiasm, willingness to learn, be flexible, have problem solving skills, be customer focused, have an appreciation for research-related activity, have the ability to work independently while being part of a team, and the ability to present a professional image at all times. You should also have experience of researching and writing compelling copy for a specific audience, of supporting the delivery of events or online events, of teamwork and collaboration, of using databases and records systems, and in prioritising and meeting.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 8 September 2024
Interviews: To be confirmed
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/d8G), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 8/9/2024. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
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