Communications Intern

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

We are looking for a creative, motivated and friendly person to join the Pre-Arrival and Induction (PAI) Team at a crucial time of year to support the development of information for new students starting University in September.

Bringing your experiences and insight as a current student, you will have the opportunity to propose and implement any changes to the resources we provide to new students.

The University’s pre-arrival resources currently include (not an exhaustive list):

- New Students website
- New Students Facebook Group
- UoE Events app
- ‘How To’ Sessions

**The Opportunity**:
As part of this internship, you will develop communication skills, social media skills and gain an understanding of the University processes in place to support new students. Bringing your experience and expertise as a current student at the University of Edinburgh, your input will be crucial in shaping the journey for new students joining in 2024.

This post is fixed term (12 weeks) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools. It offers exclusive summer internships at the University over the summer for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK. You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before. Further information about Employ.ed on Campus can be found on our **Employ.ed on campus webpages **(opens new browser tab).

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Motivated by enhancing the overall student experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Familiar with a variety of social media platforms
- Self-starter and confident proposing ideas
- Good listener, fast learner and creative thinker

**Click to view a copy of the **full job description **(opens new browser tab)

**As a valued member of our team, you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of UE03 £21,978 to £22,681 per annum, pro rata (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants’ employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship. Further information about the Edinburgh Award can be found our **Edinburgh Award homepage **(opens new browser window)

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held the week commencing**:15th April 2024.



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