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Internships and External Engagement Officer

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UCL

Feb 7

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • London

Requirements

  • The postholder will have strong relationship-building skills and be able to initiate and develop connections with external organisations and seek out opportunities for our students and the department.
  • They will be experienced in managing projects and events and working to tight deadlines.
  • The post holder will be committed to running a responsive and helpful service for students - offering support and advice to support their internship projects and career journey and helping with applications and CVs.
  • They will be a confident communicator, able to present to groups of students and lead meetings with stakeholders.
  • The post holder will also have strong IT and social media skills and be able to track and manage data accurately.
  • We are seeking a creative and adaptable person able to work both independently and as part of a team, who can use their initiative to put the right systems in place and deliver results for our students and internships programme.

Responsibilities

  • The main focus of this role is running a specialist internships programme for RDR students (with opportunities for all 2nd year undergraduates, as well as opportunities for postgraduates) – this involves supporting students in their career development and building relationships with employers/hosts to source opportunities.
  • The postholder will work as part of a small professional services team in a department, whose interesting and varied work is focused on improving disaster risk reduction through research, education, and partnerships.
  • They will connect the department to external partners, and work with the Engagement, Networks & Partnership Manager on selected projects, including delivering engagement events and the RDR Mentoring Programme.
  • This is a busy role, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable, quickly assimilate information, and to establish their own support networks across UCL.
  • The postholder will work with the UCL Careers MAPS team alongside Careers Consultants and other careers professionals.
  • The successful candidate will be based at UCL in Bloomsbury, London.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Internships and External Engagement Officer.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 27-Feb-2025.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £43,124–£51,610.

What type of contract is being offered?

The contract type being offered is permanent.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London.

Will the successful candidate be working independently or in a team?

The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have experience in relationship-building, managing projects and events, and working to tight deadlines.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the role focuses on supporting student career development and building relationships with employers.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include 41 days of holiday, additional annual leave purchase scheme, a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and more.

Is this position available for secondment?

No, this position is not available for secondment.

Does the role involve working with external partners?

Yes, the role involves connecting the department to external partners and sourcing internship opportunities.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should possess strong IT and social media skills, and have the ability to track and manage data accurately.

What is the focus of the research done by the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction?

The department focuses on research, knowledge exchange, and teaching in the fields of risk and disaster reduction and humanitarian action.

How can potential applicants inquire more about the role?

Potential applicants can inquire by contacting Claire Meade at c.meade@ucl.ac.uk.

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UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with a community of approximately 50,000 students and staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. We are a research-intensive university and a member of the UK’s Russell Group. We are a diverse community with staff from across the world, and are the only university to hold both a Silver Athena SWAN award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. Join us to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved.

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