Graduate Business Partner

Job Summary - The Department of Geography, at Streatham Campus, has a new opportunity for a graduate to join their Professional Services team. You will support the Head of Department and two Senior Academics. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the vibrant community of the Department of Geography, developing executive tract assistant experience, learning about the university’s systems, policies, and processes and applying them to support the work of Senior Academic staff and the Department. The role will include coordinating communications and underpinning administrative tasks for Geography including diary management, making travel arrangements, supporting special projects and organising events. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full-time hours (36.5 hours per week) and a 12-month contract, extendable to a maximum of 23 months. You will be based on Streatham Campus in Exeter. You will work from the Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You – You should be a graduate who has experience of effective use of social media, event organisation and of communication with a wide range of audiences, and be confident using Office 365. You should be interested in geography, environmental science, and issues around climate change, be highly organised, as the ability to keep on track with a wide range of activities is essential, and have the ability to plan and prioritise own work, particularly when there are competing deadlines. You should be able to work effectively under pressure and multi-task without compromising attention to detail, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a small team. You should be creative, have innovative in approaching problem solving, have a can-do attitude, and good IT skills and be able to learn new systems quickly. You should be able to work autonomously, without constant direct supervision but also able to recognise when to ask for guidance, 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: 27 May 2025

Interviews: 9 June 2025

For the full job details and application process visit Handshake. Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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