Widening Access Graduate Internship 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a recent graduate (graduated within the last two years) to support the development, delivery and evaluation of the University’s widening access outreach work and other associated activities targeting under-represented learners in schools and colleges.

The role will help raise the awareness, aspiration and attainment of targeted learners and the profile of progression routes into higher education through the provision of a range of activities and events in a variety of settings, including workshops, presentations, experience days, and virtual delivery using conference call software. The role is also fundamental in co-ordinating administrative processes that support the delivery of the inspirational work outlined above. 

To be successful in this role, you'll be able to deliver information in a creative and engaging way and possess excellent presentation skills. You'll be comfortable working using your own initiative and also be able to perform well as part of a team. 

Principal accountabilities

1. Support the Widening Access team to prepare, co-ordinate and deliver high quality, innovative outreach activities, programmes, and digital resources in line with the aims of the University’s Access and Participation Plan, Widening Participation strategy and Widening Access team development plan.
2. Support team members in the development of exciting and innovative outreach programmes and plans.
3. Produce a range of high quality, innovative and creative materials and resources for widening access activities appropriate for a range of target cohorts.
4. Support or facilitate online, on-campus and in-school activity as required.
5. Be an outstanding, knowledgeable and professional representative of the University at school and college HE fairs, visits and other relevant events.
6. Be a pro-active member of Student Engagement and engage in cross-departmental activities.
7. Support the delivery of activities relating to the University’s involvement in wider outreach collaborative networks.
8. Record all activities and other agreed information as required for evaluation, statistical returns and reporting progress against targets.
9. Liaise closely with the University’s Schools and Colleges Liaison team in order to ensure co-ordinated communications and provision to schools, following stated procedures and ways of working where appropriate.
10. Provide administrative support to the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team regarding the organization of student employees including work allocation.
11. Supervise and provide guidance to student employees when requested to do so by a member of the Widening Access Team.
12. Support the training of student employees in regard to the needs of the work of the Widening Access Team.
13. Provide administrative support to the Widening Access Team including overseeing the Widening Access email account and direct phone number and any other administrative tasks as required.
14. Develop and maintain administrative processes to support the work of the Widening Access Team.
15. Support the Senior Widening Access Officer, and Evaluation and Evidence Manager, to monitor the evaluation of Widening Access activities and co-ordinate the storage and processing of data in accordance to GDPR and University of Derby data protection policy and EMWPREP requirements.
16. Carry out duties in a safe and proper manner to comply with the University’s Health & Safety Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent
• Recent first degree graduate (graduated in the last two years)

Experience

• Experience of delivering information in a creative and engaging way
• Experience of working with groups of learners progressing to HE

Skills knowledge abilities

• Understanding of and commitment to widening participation/access
• Evidence of good written and report writing skills
• Evidence of excellent presentation skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of excellent IT skills, including use of social media and video conferencing platforms
• Ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to manage complex and conflicting demands
• Demonstrate a commitment to an excellent standard of customer service
• Team player
• Innovative and creative thinker
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
• Consistent and reliable

Business requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to working hours. evening and weekend working will be required, with prior notice
• Extensive local and some regional UK travel