This role is open to recent graduates of the University of Leeds only. The role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. This graduate internship offers the opportunity to work full-time with colleagues across Educational Engagement and the Student Success Centre, providing a supported transition into professional practice. You will contribute to a wide range of projects and activities that support access, outreach and student success, while developing project ownership, confidence and transferable skills within a complex university environment.
Educational Engagement is focused on the recruitment and success of students, regardless of background. We do this by delivering specific areas of work but also by working closely with colleagues across the faculties, professional services and the wider Directorate of Educational Engagement and Student Success and colleagues.
We work with secondary schools and further education colleges to support learners at every stage of their educational journey. We offer a comprehensive and sustained programme of outreach initiatives, projects and events aimed at a range of audiences including prospective students, parents and carers, teachers and other key influencers involved in supporting learners with higher education progression.
The Student Success Centre works to improve the outcomes and student experience of all students regardless of background. We work alongside faculty and other professional services colleagues to deliver a wide range of projects and activities that aim to support students who are from under-represented groups as well as supporting all students in engaging as fully in their university studies as possible.
Working across Educational Engagement, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging and interactive outreach activities, contributing to projects across the service and supporting the evaluation of this work.
Linking with staff across the University, you will have opportunities to represent the University of Leeds at on and off campus events, working with schools and colleges to ensure that learners, teachers, careers advisers and parents understand the benefits of studying at the University of Leeds, the courses we offer and the progression routes available.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – 42 days a year.
- Generous pension scheme options plus 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 courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.
