Project Support Officer (Developing Business-Aware Academics)

Job Summary - Following the award of £5 million from Research England (UKRI) to deliver the Developing Business-Aware Academics project, the project team is looking for a graduate to join them as a Project Support Officer.  You will provide efficient and effective day-to-day administrative and financial support to the project and all team members. This will allow you to gain valuable experience in administration, project coordination, and customer service working with a range of stakeholders. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership Scheme (GBP) and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) for 23 months. This role is based in Exeter on our Streatham campus with hybrid working from home, but some UK travel may also be required. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You – You should be a graduate who has skills in communication, event organisation, organisation and time management, and interpersonal. You should have the ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely and have a methodological approach with an aptitude for accuracy, numeracy and attention to detail. You should have a proactive, enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude and happy to act on your own initiative, be motivated to work effectively as part of a team and dedicated to delivering project objectives, be honest, reliable, with a commitment to confidentiality and delivering work with integrity, and be enthusiastic conscientious. You should have experience of working independently, under pressure and delivering work to deadline, of working in a team environment to deliver multiple objectives and support project aims, and of adapting to a changing environment and introducing new systems. You should have experience MS Office, virtual meeting software and a willingness to learn about a range of systems, of supporting meetings and of recording accurate notes, and of developing and maintaining social media platforms and web pages. You should also have a willingness to travel to partner organisations or support events within the UK.

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: 28 May 2024

Interviews: 6 June 2024 in-person in Exeter

For the full details and application process visit Handshake. 

Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk.

We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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