Job Description
Position:
Apprenticeship Research Intern
Academic Group/Service
HR
Reference:
UOB-GI06
Grade:
Grade 2
Status:
Fixed term – 6 months
Hours:
Full-time; 36.25 hours per week
Responsible to:
HR Director
Background:
The Graduate Internship Scheme provides a fixed-term employment opportunity for students
who have successfully graduated to Degree level from the University of Bolton. This
opportunity is open to UoB graduates who have completed during the academic year
2015/16.
The Scheme is intended for graduates to gain valuable experience of working within a busy
customer facing environment. The University’s intention is to create opportunities across a
number of functions, which will enable graduates from a range of disciplines to gain and
develop transferable skills within the work environment.
The primary contact for the scheme will be the Head of Careers and Employability. The
placement, will however, have an identified line manager within the dedicated Academic
Group/Professional Support Service to which they are assigned.
There will be a relevant period of induction so that the placement is integrated into the
University’s business processes. In particular, certain mandatory training will be put in place
and a mentor allocated, where it is considered appropriate.
The role holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be expected to continually
monitor and evaluate their progress to be able to demonstrate a transferable skills-set at the
completion of the placement with the University.
The role holder will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of the
requirements in respect to Health and Safety at Work, together with the principles of the
legislative Acts relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Bribery.
Main Function of the Internship:
The aim is to give the role holder an opportunity to encounter a wide range of
internal/external activities that are undertaken on a day to day basis within the University.
This is an opportunity for recent University of Bolton graduates to develop the skills and
experience required for many potential graduate professions.
The role will require interaction with University staff, students, graduates and organisations
external to the institution. The post holder will also need to be able to work outside of normal
hours when required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will undertake a review of the new Government Apprenticeship Levy that is going
to have an impact on the University in 2017. The role will involve consulting and
benchmarking with other employers (in and out of the sector) who have established
apprenticeship schemes.
Other key tasks include:

Consulting and working with the senior management team, Heads of School and
Heads of Service in regards to their needs and potential Apprenticeship strands that
can be implemented.

To liaise and work with other Universities and Employers to explore how
Apprenticeship schemes currently work within their organisations.

Explore and propose options that the University can consider in response to the
financial impact this new levy will have.

Consider how the University might launch its own scheme to draw on the funding
available effectively.

Assist in the drafting of any formal proposal to be submitted to the Executive Board.
Additional Information
1. Work flexibly and support other services at peak times, as directed by your line
manager.
2. To assist with the collection of data for the annual Destination of Leavers from Higher
Education Survey.
3. To work flexibly as part of the team, which may require working evenings and
weekends when required. To assist with open days and enrolment periods and cover
other areas in times of staff shortage.
4. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the role as
determined by your line manager.
Person Specification
Position:
Academic
Group/Service
Apprenticeship Researcher Intern
HR
Criteria
Reference:
Priority
UOB-GI06
(1/2/3)
Method of Assessment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
1 a)
Qualifications
Degree gained from the University of Bolton
1 b)
Educated to GCSE, grade C or equivalent in English and
Mathematics, or equivalent standard of education
2
2 a)
Skills / Knowledge
Understanding of the role of HR in a complex environment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 b)
Able to undertake research and produce reports
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 c)
Understanding of the importance of providing excellent
Customer Service
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 d)
Excellent IT skills – advanced level knowledge of MS Office
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 e)
Excellent numeracy skills
1
2 f)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 g)
Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously and
prioritise work effectively
1
2 h)
Knowledge and understanding of the process of
benchmarking
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 i)
Understanding of project management methodology
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3
3 a)
Experience
Experience of working within a busy office environment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 b)
Experience of working within a HR department
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 c)
Experience of publishing information on an internal web site
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4
4 a)
Personal Qualities
Able to work without supervision and complete projects on
time and to deadlines
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4 b)
Flexible response to work
1
4 c)
Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
5
Other
5 a)
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
University, which may require working at times outside of
normal working hours
1
Interview
5b
Commitment to the University’s policy on equal
opportunities and diversity
1
Interview
5 c)
Willing to undertake appropriate staff development to keep
up to date with the requirements of the role, which may take
place outside the University
1
Interview
Note:
1. Priority 1 indicates vital criteria - a candidate would be unsuccessful if unable to satisfy a Priority
1 criteria.
2. Priority 2 indicates desirable criteria - candidates failing to satisfy a number of these are unlikely
to be successful.
3. Priority 3 indicates criteria not specifically required for the post but in a competitive situation
may be used to select candidates who cannot be separated on priorities 1. and 2.
4. Please note it is normally expected that a new appointee will commence at the bottom of grade.