Project Coordinator for ExeterMarine Research Network

apartmentUniversity of Exeter placePenryn calendar_month 
Job Summary - ExeterMarine within the University of Exeter’s Centre Ecology and Conservation in Penryn, have a new opportunity for graduate to join their team. You will coordinate the communications, social media, and underpinning administration for ExeterMarine, and support the delivery of events.
This is an excellent opportunity allowing you to gain experience within project and events management, and digital communications. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full-time hours (36.5 hours per week) and a 23-month contract.

You will be based on Penryn Campus. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.

About You – You should be a graduate preferably degree in in Marine Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Biosciences or related areas. You should be confident using Office 365 applications, especially Word and Excel, and have experience of effective use of social media, event organisation and of communicating with a wide range of audiences.
You should be highly organised, have the ability to plan and prioritise own work, particularly when there are competing deadlines, and be able to work effectively under pressure and multi-task without compromising attention to detail. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a small team, be creative and innovative, have an understanding of marine research at the University of Exeter and be flexible and able to work a few evenings during the autumn term due to event hosting.

You should have good IT skills, be able to work autonomously, without constant direct supervision but also able to recognise when to ask for guidance, be a problem solver with a can-do attitude and have a commitment to equal opportunities.

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, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 29 September 2024

Interviews: 11 October 2024

For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk

GBP Scheme Requirements

To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
  • To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
  • If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
  • If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
  • You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
  • At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
  • All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 29/9/2024.

We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.

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