Inclusive Durham Intern at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Delivery, Skill Development, Research, Technical Skills, Subject Specific Knowledge, Planning, Prioritization, IT Packages, Office 365, Digital Platforms, Canva, Design Software, Communication Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. This role is being created at an exciting time for Inclusive Durham at Durham University. Inclusion has been placed at the centre of the University’s overarching strategy, and we have a new Framework to embed. The Inclusive Durham’s key role is to help create a culture for both staff and students. Our work aims to ensure that we: Have the right leadership attributes; Increase diversity at all levels by growing representation of under-represented groups, and develop new and existing opportunities available to members of those groups; Enhance a sense of belonging and community in our staff and students; and, Continually improve our approach to EDI. This role involves assisting the Inclusive Durham with a range of activity relating to Inclusive Culture. This internship will provide an opportunity to gain experience, learn and develop new skills, undertaking a range of activities with support and supervision from colleagues. Interns will receive full training and will be supported on an ongoing basis by their allocated line-manager and team members. The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required. Role Responsibilities Internship Casual rate Under instruction and following appropriate training: Work alongside the team to contribute to the delivery of specific inclusion-related project(s). Find out more about these projects here. Develop experience and skills from working in a real-world work environment Contribute specific skills (i.e. technical, research, subject specific knowledge) to the work of the department Plan and prioritise own work, adhering to agreed deliverables and timeframes and referring any issues with workload or timeframes to colleagues. Proficient user of IT packages (including Office 365) and digital platforms (including the use of Canva or similar design software) Excellent communication skills, and proficient in spoken and written English To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Inclusive Durham team with various activities related to Inclusive Culture, including contributing to the delivery of specific inclusion-related projects under supervision. This role is designed to provide practical experience, learning, and skill development in a real-world work environment.