UWL Graduate Internship Programme
Intro
Here at the University of West London, we are proud to have a reputation that produces talent on a local, national, and international scale. Our mission is to be an employer partner of choice, supporting your recruitment needs through access to our talented and diverse graduates to benefit your organisation. The University of West London has support available to SMEs and Startups in the West London region to support you in attracting graduate talent and supporting growth in your business. We look forward to partnering with your organisation for the UWL Graduate Internship programme."
- Professor Anthony Woodman - Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Intro
Why take part in the Graduate Intership Programme?
We spoke to some current participants about why other employers should get involved with the Graduate Internship Programme at UWL. They spoke about the pros and cons, outcomes of their involvement and advice for those thinking about joining.
Watch the video to find out more.
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Hear from our partners
I want to sincerely thank the team at UWL for their hard work and commitment in running this fantastic programme, which allows both the interns as well as the businesses to benefit so much – we are honoured to be a part of it!
- Lamise Hassan, Young Ealing Foundation
We have used the UWL graduate programme over the past three years and have been impressed with UWL’s efforts to help their graduates into meaningful work and onto their career ladder. We have found that the graduates have all been personable, and have worked hard, to the best of their ability. I like to think that they have learnt a great deal from the Chambers, on how a small business is run. One minute writing social media posts, the next lugging crates of magazines up three flights of stairs.
- Sally Smith, West London Chambers
Graduate Internship programme details
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Six-month, full-time (35 hours per week) graduate internships for a fixed period of 24 weeks from Monday 1 July – Friday 13 December 2024.
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Full and partial funding is available through the University of West London.
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Salary for graduate internships will be a London Living Wage of £13.15 per hour.
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End-to-end recruitment support by the UWL Employment Service team.
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Deadline to apply: Sunday 17 March 2024.
Eligibility criteria
The UWL Graduate Internship Programme will be offered on a match-funded and fully funded basis.
Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Small Business/Enterprise within the West-London Region (London Boroughs of Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hammersmith, Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond upon Thames).
- A turnover of less than £10 million gross assets of less than £10 million.
- Fewer than 50 employees.
- Public and Employer Liability insurance.
- Availability to interview in May and recruit for the internship period.
- Organisations must have office space to host a graduate intern.
Types of Internships
Participating organisations can choose one of three project title templates to submit as part of your application:
- Graduate Research Assistant: download the Employer GI Research Assistant JD - blank template (.docx, 97 KB)
- Graduate Project Coordinator: download the Employer GI Project Coordinator JD - blank template (.docx, 97 KB)
- Graduate Technical Assistant: download the Employer GI Technical Assistant JD - blank template (.docx, 97 KB)
For any questions regarding these job descriptions please email gi@uwl.ac.uk.
The job title cannot be changed. As part of eligibility and funding the job title and role responsibilities must meet the definition of a graduate-level position. Please ensure to the best of your knowledge that the role responsibilities meet the fixed job description and job title. Your organisation agrees to allow UWL to amend the job title/description to meet our Graduate level criteria (with your final approval before advertisement).
Should your job description or title not fit the criteria of a graduate-level position - we reserve the right to withdraw your organisation's participation in this project.
How to apply
- Download and complete one of the job templates above.
- Complete the Employer Bid Form.
- Email your completed job spec to gi@uwl.ac.uk.
Deadline to apply: Sunday 17 March 2024.
We will review your application and confirm if your bid has been successful.
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Recruitment timeline
- January - March 2024: Employer applications open. UWL Graduate Internship Team reviews applications, conducts, checks and approves/rejects or requests edits.
- April 2024: Successful graduate internship opportunity advertised on UWL channels only.
- April - May 2024: Shortlisting, selection, and hire.
- May - June 2024: Employment validation - Employer and Public Liability Insurance, Health and Safety, Contract of Employment, and Tripartite Agreement coordinated by UWL Graduate Internship Team.
- July - December 2024: UWL Graduate begins internship.
