IT Services Graduate Exeter, England
Job description
IT Services
IT Graduate Opportunity - two year programme
This new full–time post is available from 04 September 2023 on a fixed term basis for a period of 2 years. To read full details about our IT Services Graduate Opportunity, please click here.
On this two year programme, we will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career and gain insight into all our core activities across IT Services including design, development, business and operations. This will be achieved through a programme of practical experience, the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and choose the direction in which you wish to develop your career.
Our IT Services graduates are part of our hybrid workforce at the University of Exeter, meaning this role is a mixture of remote working and on-campus activity. We will always consider a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.
We have two green campuses in Exeter with a wealth of social and sporting opportunities. Information for prospective staff includes more details of the many benefits members of staff can utilise.
Please note – this programme is different to the University wide graduate scheme that will be coming soon.
About you
We are looking for graduates with an enthusiasm to learn about IT Services and how it is implemented in Higher Education environments. You will have an honours degree (ideally 2:1 or above) in something you are passionate about, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be within an IT discipline.
We are looking for individuals with an open-minded, curious, collaborative and creative approach to problem-solving, with Initiative, drive and adaptability to build your desired career. You will also have a love of learning and applying of new perspectives to your work.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. Please note that the Job Description is currently under review and you will be notified of any changes.
Please also ensure that you visit our dedicated IT Services webpages so that you can find out more about the full structure of the programme.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For more information please click here to visit our dedicated ‘IT Services Graduate Opportunity’ webpages . You can also contact Ali Willox, Recruitment Lead for IT Services ([email protected])
This appointment currently attracts a market supplement in accordance with the University’s agreed policy on market supplements. This allowance is pensionable and will be reviewed in August each year.
