Description
The University of Exeter is a globally recognised centre of research excellence, with expertise, facilities and people who can make a real difference to business. Innovation, Impact and Business aims to connect organisations to its partnership development teams for easy access to collaborative research and development, skilled people, and innovation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Role
Responsible to the Campaign Manager, the Graduate Business Partner role will provide support for communications and marketing campaigns and projects as outlined in the Innovation, Impact and Business marketing strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Graduate Business Partner will support several specific projects as outlined below:
- To collate information and write the content for a series of case studies to showcase academic engagement with industry partners
- To plan and support a photoshoot, liaising with the photographer and participants, ensuring that GDPR guidelines are adhered to and that there is coherence in the image style
- To provide communications and marketing support for an external engagement celebration event to take place in July
- To support the development and delivery of a social selling guidance toolkit to be made available online
- To support the development of a personal branding guidance toolkit that can be translated into a training course for academic colleagues
- To provide other communications and marketing assistance to support the Campaign Manager on the delivery of key strategic marketing campaigns as required
Training and Development opportunities
This role will provide the post-holder with the opportunity to gain experience of B2B communications and marketing in a large organisation. A full induction will be provided and any training and development opportunities will be identified in discussion with the line manager.
Level of Support
The Graduate Business Partner will meet with the Campaign Manager on a regular basis to discuss workload priorities and provide an opportunity to request any additional support.
Other Benefits, Rewards and Recognition
The University of Exeter offers excellent benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- Options for flexible working
- Onsite gyms on all of our campuses
- Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Attainments/Qualifications
Upper second degree, preferably in a related qualification
Skills and Understanding
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write, edit and proof read copy
- Understanding of web content management systems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of social media and digital marketing
Prior Experience
Any examples of previous communications and marketing experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement for the role.
Behavioural Characteristics/ Personal Qualities and Attributes
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to meet set deadlines
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Ability to work with 'can-do' attitude
- Good team player able to work effectively with others
- Customer-focused
Other Requirements
Graduate of a UK university within the last 3 years
Right to work in the UK for the duration of the internship
KEY DATES
Application closing date: 30th May 2019
Interview date: 6th June 2019
Start date: 10 working days from appointment
End date: 6 months from stat date
To apply for this role please complete our internship application which can be downloaded here: Please send your completed form to us by clicking APPLY NOW.