Educational Engagement Undergraduate Intern

This role is only available as a placement year or Year in Industry for University of Leeds undergraduates currently in their second or penultimate year. 

This 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.

Are you currently studying in your second or penultimate year at the University of Leeds? Would you like to gain valuable experience working in a department that aims to raise the aspirations and attainment of learners in schools and colleges across the country? Would you like to share your experiences of applying to, and studying at, the University of Leeds?

This internship offers the opportunity to spend your placement year working full-time with Educational Engagement colleagues.

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.

Educational Engagement works 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 student 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 our 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 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s over 40 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing: discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our 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, and self-development courses including languages, creative writing, wellbeing therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Teresa Storey, Educational Engagement Lead Officer  

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3401

E-mail: t.a.storey@leeds.ac.uk