Graduate Internships Coordinator

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is looking for a Graduate Internships Coordinator to join our Graduate Employability Hub/Team. This is an exciting opportunity to help our team support graduates with their next career steps, whether this be work and freelance opportunities or further study.

You will support the employability of recent graduates, by generating short term internships within the institution for graduates across all colleges. Working with colleagues, as well as internal and external partners, you will identify and proactively source internship opportunities from across the university.

You will also work with Graduate Employability Specialists to promote internships to graduates. You will be expected to contribute to excellent service delivery standards by providing information, support and high-quality customer service to colleagues, graduates, internal and external partners.

You will also record and report on internship activities, including data analysis, evaluation and impact and contribute to recommendations for the future development of the programme.

Please note this is an 18-month fixed term position.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience
• An understanding of key issues related to student and graduate careers development, enterprise, progression and destinations
• Significant understanding and knowledge of graduate destinations and labour market trends in the creative industries
• A detailed understanding of key factors that influence graduate careers and destinations in the creative sector
• Advanced project management skills and an ability to use a range of related tools, methods and resources
• Experience of sourcing internships
• Experience of building relationships with creative industries
• The ability to work to targets and tight deadlines

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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