These graduate roles are all full time, permanent positions with a starting salary of £30, 067.
The Role
This isn't your typical graduate role. It's a permanent opportunity to launch your career in Higher Education.
As part of our Graduate intake, you'll join a team within the Directorate for Students, helping to deliver services, projects and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support student success.
No two days are the same. Depending on your role, you could be supporting students with enquiries, coordinating projects, analysing data and insights, using system management tools, developing communications using multiple channels, improving services and processes, engaging directly with students, or collaborating with colleagues across the University to bring new ideas to life.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll take on real responsibility, build your confidence, and develop skills in data management, data system management, customer service, stakeholder engagement, communication, problem-solving and service delivery.
Whether you are looking to build a long-term career in Higher Education or gain transferable skills that open doors across a range of sectors, these roles provide an excellent foundation for your future.
The Person
We're looking for ambitious graduates who are ready to learn, grow and make an impact.
You'll bring energy, curiosity and a commitment to delivering an excellent experience for students and colleagues. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you'll enjoy building relationships, solving problems and taking ownership of your work.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, ability to work with large data sets, adapt to new challenges and be keen to develop your skills through feedback and experience. Most importantly, you'll share Kingston University's values of being Enterprising, Innovative, Inclusive and Ambitious, and be excited by the opportunity to help shape the student experience.
Directorate/Function
The Students’ Directorate key aim within the Townhouse strategy is to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, achievements and success before, during and after their time at Kingston.
Further information
These graduate roles are all full time, permanent positions with a starting salary of £30, 067.
- Recruitment for the 2026/2027 cohort is open to all graduates who have achieved a degree in any subject in the past two years (between May 2024 and August 2026).
- You do not need to be a graduate of Kingston University London.
Under the current UK Immigration Rules, roles on the Graduate Scheme do not meet eligibility requirements for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. This means the University would not be able to sponsor candidates for the Graduate Scheme for a Skilled Worker visa. So if you require immigration permission to work in the UK, you would need permission in an alternative immigration route that permits working in a role on the Graduate Scheme. Graduate Route visa holders would have the necessary immigration permission to work in Graduate Scheme roles, but the University would not be able to sponsor you for a Skilled Worker visa on the expiry of your Graduate Route visa.
The Assessment Process
Stage 1
Submit your application form by 9 November 2026. Please refer carefully to the skills and competencies required. We would encourage you to use examples from your studies, hobbies, travel, personal life, or work opportunities, or from any other relevant areas. As part of your application, please order the advertised roles according to your preference.
Stage 2
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to an assessment day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 where you'll take part in a variety of assessed activities.
Stage 3
If successful at assessment centre, you will be invited to attend an in-person individual interview with a hiring panel.
Why Join us?
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 35 days annual leave (Full time equivalent)
- Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
- Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
- Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
- Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money
Kingston Company values:
Innovative: To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress
Inclusive: To value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully
Enterprising: To recognise and act on opportunities
Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities
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Graduate Scheme 2026/27 employer: Kingston University
Kingston School of Art is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment where academic leaders can thrive. With a strong commitment to innovation, inclusion, and academic excellence, employees benefit from collaborative relationships across the university and with industry partners, fostering professional growth and impactful contributions to the creative and cultural sectors. The school's rich heritage and top-ranking status in art and design education provide a unique opportunity for meaningful engagement and development in a supportive community.
