Educational Engagement Graduate Intern

This role is open to graduate of the University of Leeds, or about to graduate from the University of Leeds this summer 2025 only.

Interviews for this role are expected to be held 20 August 2025.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Have you recently graduated from an undergraduate degree or master’s programme at the University of Leeds? Would you like to gain valuable experience working in a department that aims to raise the aspirations and attainment of learners in schools and colleges across the country? Would you like to share your experiences of applying to, and studying at, the University of Leeds?

Educational Engagement is focused on the recruitment and student success of students regardless of background. We do this by delivering specific areas of work but also by working closely with colleagues across the faculties, professional services and the wider Directorate of Educational Engagement and Student Success and colleagues.

Educational Engagement works with secondary schools and further education colleges to support learners at every stage of their educational journey. We offer a comprehensive and sustained programme of outreach initiatives, projects and events aimed at a range of audiences including prospective students, parents and carers, teachers and other key influencers involved in supporting young learners with higher education progression. 

The Student Success Centre works to improve the outcomes and student experience of all students regardless of background. We work alongside faculty and other professional services colleagues to deliver a wide range of projects and activities that aim to support students who are from under-represented groups as well as supporting all students in engaging as fully in their university studies as possible.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return:

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s over 40 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.Health and wellbeing: discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal development: access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, creative writing, wellbeing therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Teresa Storey, Educational Engagement Lead Officer  

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3401

E-mail: t.a.storey@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £23,881 to £24,900 p.a.