Job Description:
Special Projects Intern
Salary Scale:
£8.20/hour plus holiday and national insurance uplift
(Grade 2 Point 4)
Department:
Development Office
Contract:
Full time, fixed term from 20th July 2015 until 25th
September 2015
Location:
Canterbury campus
Responsible to:
Corporate Events Manager
Closing date for applications:
12pm on Friday 10th July 2015
Interviews are expected to be
tbc
held on:
Expected start date:
20th July 2015
The Development Office
The Development Office is a dynamic, innovative and friendly team, responsible for all corporate
fundraising campaigns, alumni engagement, managing alumni and fundraising data and delivering
corporate events, including the degree ceremonies; in addition the teams liaise with academic
departments to support decentralised activities in this area.
The University is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2014/15 and the Development Office has been
responsible for delivering a wide ranging programme that is designed to advance the institution in a
challenging Higher Education environment which will continue into academic year 2015/16.
The Role
The post holder will undertake a review of best practice in student alumni programmes, through
reading published research on the subject, by calling universities across the world that are doing it
well, and making best practice visits in the UK. They will be asked to pilot a student alumni scheme
with staff, students and alumni. They will be expected to analyse the results of the pilot. They will be
expected to propose a detailed student alumni programme.
Key Accountabilities / Primary Responsibilities
 Assisting the Corporate Events Manager with Strategy, planning and implementation of the
student to alumni project
 Looking at current ideas for the project, and adapting them to meet the needs of the
Corporate Events Manager and the Supporter Engagement Team to implement and develop
the project
 Attending meetings and taking accurate minutes
 Liaising with University staff, students, and external stakeholders where appropriate
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Such other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post, which may be assigned by
the Project Manager or their nominee
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Considerations
This role involves undertaking duties which include the Health, Safety and wellbeing issues outlined
below. Please be aware of these, when considering your suitability for the role.
 Regular use of Screen Display Equipment
Person Specification
The person specification details the necessary skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes
needed to carry out the job. Applications are assessed against each of the criteria either at
application or interview stage. Applications will be deemed unsuccessful if an essential criterion is
not met. This may also help you self-select if you are suitable for the role.
 Qualifications / Training
Essential
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Desirable
Essential
Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with a wide range of
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people
Attention to detail
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Ability to problem solve
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Knowledge or experience in administration
Desirable
A Levels or equivalent
GCSE English and maths or equivalent
 Experience / Knowledge
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 Skills / Abilities
Essential
Good IT skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, the internet
and social media
Good communication skills
Reliable
Polite
Desirable
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How to apply
Applicants should email a copy of their CV and a covering letter detailing why he/she is interested in
this position (no more than 500 words) to employability@kent.ac.uk by 12:00pm on the 10th July
2015. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.