The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to join our EDI team at the Department of Languages, Information and Communication. The EDI and Assessment Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our efforts to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion within our institution and implementing the RIPIAG (Racially Inclusive Practice in Assessment Guidance) Framework across programmes and units.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EDI initiatives, develop professional skills, engage with pedagogical research-led practice, and contribute to meaningful change. The intern will work with the EDI Lead and Programme Leaders to produce marking criteria templates based on the RIPIAG Framework and the University guidelines, in order to produce clear and simple templates that can be applied through the programmes. Working collaboratively with other areas of the department and the Student Voice Group, the intern will contribute to organising a showcase of best practice.
Hours are flexible and the student can negotiate days, weeks and working patterns. Although the post is intended to be an on-campus position, there is some flexibility and some of these hours could be done remotely.
Dates: 26 May 2025 - 18 July 2025
Hours per week: 10
Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences while carrying out this internship
- Communication Skills: Engaging with partners professionally and effectively.
- Promoting inclusive practices and policies.
- Effectively conveying EDI principles and initiatives to diverse audiences.
- Networking: Building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Negotiation Skills: Reaching agreements and resolving conflicts.
- Research Skills: Gathering and analysing relevant information.
- Writing Skills: Communicating findings clearly and concisely.
- Data Interpretation: Understanding and presenting data effectively.
- Strategic Thinking: Developing long-term plans and setting goals.
- Problem-Solving: Anticipating and addressing potential issues.
- Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently and managing timelines
- Project Management: Planning and executing events from start to finish.
- Time Management: Scheduling and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Coordination Skills: Working with various stakeholders and managing logistics.
- Comprehension Skills: Understanding complex instructions and guidelines.
- Analytical Skills: Interpreting and applying guidance effectively.
- Adaptability: Adjusting to new information and changing requirements.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and consistency in documents.
- Language Proficiency: Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Critical Thinking: Identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies.
Please Note - As part of the 2025 Student Internship offering, priority will be given to Level 5 & 6 students who have specified in the Careers Registration survey (this is completed during enrolment and cannot be changed at this time) that they have had no work experience in the last 12 months and would like some on campus work or a short work placement. However, applications are welcomed from all students meeting the criteria below.
Students are only eligible to undertake one internship under the 2025 Student Internship offering.