Summer School 2027 Internship in Cambridge

Job Description

Schools and Colleges Engagement Team

Internship Title: Summer School Intern

Location: 1 x ARU student. Interns will be expected to work both from home and on campus as requested. Willing to travel across Cambridge and Chelmsford campus required. Working days to be decided upon offer.

Duration: Week commencing 1st February 2027 to 26th July inclusive (25 weeks)

Number of hours: 10 hours a week

Pay: £13.45 per hour, subject to adjustment in line with the National Living Wage, with a pay increase following successful completion of the 12-week qualifying period.

Job purpose:

A student intern is required to support the planning and delivery of the ARU Amplify Your Summer Residential Experience, which will take place on the following dates:

• Cambridge: Sunday 27 June - Thursday 1 July
• Chelmsford: Sunday 4 July - Thursday 8 July

You must be available throughout both Summer School period, including the Friday and Saturday immediately before each programme begins.

Working alongside the Schools and Colleges Engagement team and colleagues from across the University, including Communications, Faculties and Facilities, you will support the development and delivery of communications, activities and engaging content to create a positive and memorable experience for participating students.

You will positively represent Anglia Ruskin and be keen to deliver support and provision of activities to promote ARU as a destination of choice to students who are underrepresented in Higher Education.

Brief Job Description/responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver immersive activities that support ARU's Access and Participation Plan (Intervention Strategy 1: Access) and Education Strategy Action 12.1.3, enhancing attainment and access to Higher Education.
• Support the recruitment, planning and delivery of the ARU Amplify Your Summer Year 12 programme (July 2027).
• Create and deliver promotional and engagement activities ahead of the summer school to support participant recruitment, raise awareness of the programme and encourage applications from target groups.
• Support the development and delivery of engaging communications to promote the programme, adapting content and tone for different audiences and stakeholders, including prospective students, parents/carers, schools/colleges and university colleagues.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the programme's Welcome Event and evening social activities, under guidance from the Schools and Colleges Engagement Team.
• Process and manage application data using Excel, including XLOOKUP.
• Promote ARU as a destination of choice to participants entering the 2026-27 UCAS cycle.
• Ensure activities delivered by the Schools and Colleges Engagement Team provide inclusive and equitable access to Higher Education.
• Deliver and support engagement activities that empower prospective and current students.
• Contribute to evaluation processes for the project, including gathering and reviewing participant feedback and engagement data.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders to support the successful planning, promotion and delivery of the programme.

Experience

• Knowledge of ARU events and experience working on school/college visits and/or Open/Applicant Days.
• Experience designing and delivering engaging activities for people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Experience working with prospective students, young people and members of the public, providing a positive and inclusive experience.
• Experience leading or assisting on projects.
• Experience organising or assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.
• Experience creating or contributing to promotional activities and content to engage audiences and support recruitment.
• Experience using and creating content on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
• Experience creating or adapting written communications for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience using data to support recruitment, engagement or project delivery.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication appropriately for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Understanding of what the Schools and Colleges Engagement Team do and why.
• Knowledge of ARU's child protection and risk assessment procedures.
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Good working knowledge of Excel; experience using functions such as XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP would be highly desirable.
• Ability to create engaging digital and promotional content, with an interest in developing skills in social media and other digital communication platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including students, parents/carers, schools/colleges and university colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about Higher Education, Widening Participation and making a difference.
• Enthusiasm and desire to develop transferable skills and experience in student recruitment, outreach, events, communications and project delivery.
• Enthusiasm for developing creative and engaging ways of promoting opportunities to prospective students.
• Positive attitude.
• Proven ability to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently and through team working.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Inclusive and supportive of others.
• Confident and enthusiastic when engaging with young people and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Other

• Willing and able to travel between university campuses and other locations such as local schools/colleges as required. Travel costs will be reimbursed if not home campus.
• Willing to work out of business hours for the set‑up and delivery of Summer Schools.
• Committed to equality and diversity.
• Committed to ARU's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• You will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Children's Barred List Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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