Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Intern - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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3 weeks ago

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This internship is only open to current University of Edinburgh PhD students who will be based in the UK for the duration of the internship.


The intern will assist with the implementation of a number of recommendations designed to strengthen equality, diversity and inclusion and to achieve sustainable and lasting change.

We want to remove any barriers to inclusion and to ensure that all colleagues feel supported and able to fulfil their potential.


The Opportunity:


The role is an opportunity to use communication, interpersonal and research skills to help to create a more inclusive office.


As a member of the Development & Alumni EDI Working Group, you will support internal stakeholders to develop resources to communicate D&A's EDI values and commitments, both internally and externally, and to identify training opportunities for all D&A staff to ensure EDI literacy and to promote inclusive behaviour.

for PhDs is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools. It offers exclusive part-time internships at the University all year round.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A genuine interest in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent listening skills; receptive to different viewpoints and ideas.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.


The Development & Alumni department offers an inclusive and welcoming working environment: we understand that a diverse team is crucial to achieving our mission of "connecting for good".

Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We nurture talent and reward success.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

Access our staff benefits page
for further information and use our reward calculator **to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The for PhDs programme offers work experience designed to enhance your professional skills. It will also help widen your professional network and provide an insight into a different workplace, discipline or industry.


As an for PhDs intern, you will also receive tailored developmental support from the Careers Service to help you make the most of your internship.


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Interviews will be held
week beginning 7 August 2023.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
right to work webpages.

Please also note that you are only eligible for this opportunity if you are a current University of Edinburgh PhD student, who will be based in the UK for the duration of the internship.


The University will employ full-time PGR students for no more than an average of 9 hours per week across the academic year (as per its policy ), and you must make sure any employment complies with any visa or funding conditions you may have.

Should you be successful, you will require written confirmation from your academic supervisor that you can undertake the internship. We recommend that students discuss the internship with their supervisor, as well as with their employer, before applying.
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