Corporate Engagement Graduate Business Partner at University of Exeter

Job Summary – East Devon District Council are recruiting a Corporate Engagement Graduate Business Partner to provide the corporate direction and support on all matters relating to engagement with the local community (residents, groups, businesses, tenants, councillors’, and staff) and run all consultation exercises on behalf of the council via the use of the Commonplace engagement tool. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) from March 2024 for 12 months. Hybrid working is possible with 1-2 days working in offices in Honiton. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You – You should be a graduate who has graduated from a relevant degree e.g social policy or research, who has good verbal and written communication skills, an ability to explain complex issues in a simple manner, good note taking, attention to detail and interpretation skills, and excellent IT skills. You should have the ability to analyse problems to understand root causes and design and test systematic solutions, the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data (with support and training), and to demonstrate a keenness to understand the issues faced by local residents’, tenants, businesses and visitors. You should be problem focused, have the ability to manage and cope with change, be motivated to improve outcomes for communities, and be flexible and adaptable and adaptable in the face of unexpected circumstances. You should also have confidence and tact to develop effective working relationships representing East Devon District Council with partners and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds and organisations., and have the ability to agree, organise and deliver a realistic workload, resolving conflicting priorities where needed. You should also have knowledge of community development and engagement techniques, the law in relation to consultation and data protection, and have prior experience in data input and using of using social media as a promotional and communications tool.

The Benefits to You – You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university’s sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2024

Interviews: 21 February 2024

For the full details and application process visit Handshake.  Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is ‘Positive About Disabled People’: if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.