Events & Marketing Intern, SIEC Enterprise (University of Stirling & Forth Valley College Students/ Recent Graduates only)

Events & Marketing Intern, SIEC Enterprise (University of Stirling & Forth Valley College Students/ Recent Graduates only) Apply
Post Details

*Current University of Stirling or Forth Valley College students/recent graduates only*

Part time (20%FTE)
Fixed term until 10 May 2025

£22,214 p.a. pro-rata

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 04 July 2024.

The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata to spine point 10 with effect from 24 October 2023, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £22,464 p.a. This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

As part of the wider University of Stirling Enterprise Team, based within Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC), the Intern will make a substantial contribution to the development, delivery, and promotion of the Enterprise Programme’s 2024/25 activities and services by providing highly effective and proactive activity support. The post holder will encourage and support Forth Valley College students and eligible community members in Clackmannanshire and Stirling to build enterprise skills, and explore and engage in green entrepreneurial activity. They will champion a ‘can-do’ spirit and serve as ambassadors for SIEC and the Enterprise Programme across campuses and within the broader community.

Description of Duties

The following duties will be carried out with direction from Enterprise and SIEC colleagues:

• Manage daily priorities and activities to support overall Enterprise Programme workflow
• Contribute to the planning of the Enterprise Programme’s activities
• Organise and facilitate virtual and in-person events, such as workshops, webinars, in-class presentations, competitions, etc
• Organise materials for use at virtual and in-person events (such as registration forms, session handouts, information sheets, competition forms, etc.)
• Plan and deliver virtual and in-person promotional activities (such as presenting at lectures, representing the Enterprise Programme at University of Stirling “Be Connected” events, and developing promotional materials)
• Develop and maintain the Programme's social media presence to raise awareness and support engagement (particularly via Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Monitor and record participant engagement across the Programme’s activities
• Undertake such other duties as may be required, commensurate with the grade and nature of the role

Essential Criteria

• A currently enrolled student or a graduate within 12-months of degree completion from the University of Stirling or Forth Valley College
• Positive, creative, flexible, and professional approach
• Excellent understanding of, and commitment to, partnership working
• Skills and experience in events organisation and delivery
• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a very busy team
• IT literate with particular competence utilising MS Teams and MS Office
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently and work effectively with a diverse range of students, alumni, academic and professional service colleagues, as well as external stakeholders
• A sound understanding of, and experience utilising, social media platforms for promotional purposes; particularly Twitter and LinkedIn
• Attention to detail

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of start-up activity/entrepreneurship, particularly in a university and/or college context
• Knowledge of subject areas such as business management, law, marketing, media, communications, or social enterprise
• Work/voluntary experience in a role which improves the student experience (for example Student Ambassador, society committee member, etc.)
• Confident public speaker and comfortable engaging with a variety of audiences

About Us

About the Enterprise Programme

The Enterprise Programme is a cross-university service based within the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE). The Programme enables students, staff, recent alumni, and eligible community members to develop entrepreneurial skills, start-up businesses and drive innovation. Translating learning, teaching, and research outcomes into impact are priorities for the institution and are supported by the Enterprise Programme’s comprehensive offering. Structured across four activity streams, individuals can access a range of free training, 1-2-1 advice, inspiring events, pre-accelerators, business incubation and funding opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills and create and grow the responsible businesses of tomorrow.

About the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE)

The Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE) is the central professional services office at the University of Stirling which provides integrated research development, and innovation, enterprise and business engagement support to academic researchers, working in partnership to deliver University strategic priorities. RIBE provides professional support across a broad range of functions including:

• Research Funding & Development
• Research Performance, including support for our Institute for Advanced Studies
• Research Systems
• Ethics, Governance & Integrity
• Contracts
• Innovation
• Business engagement
• Entrepreneurship
• Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal

Across all our teams, we seek out opportunities to grow and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic vision. Our research grants and contracts income has been around £14M per annum, with a significant increase expected this year. Investment in our research systems provides professional support for our ethics process, PGR applications and research management. Our dedicated Innovation & Enterprise structure enables support for business development linked to the commercialisation of our research, as well as delivery of our Enterprise Programme which provides start-up and scale-up support for businesses led by our students, alumni and staff.

Within the Innovation & Enterprise context, we also coordinate the University’s engagement within The Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, which is a £214 million investment in the future of the region, unlocking potential to drive economic growth, productivity and prosperity. This initial funding has potential to leverage additional private investment in excess of £640 million over the next 10 to 15 years, delivering more than 5,000 new jobs across a range of sectors. Research and innovation is central to achieving this vision. Working closely with partners, the University can understand the challenges businesses are facing and pioneer new solutions, creating high-value jobs and supporting greater productivity.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk  @stiruni

Job number

SERV01911

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Posting End Date

04-Jul-2024

Location:

Stirling Campus

Grade

Grade3 £22,214 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Research, Innovation and Business Engagement

Post Details

*Current University of Stirling or Forth Valley College students/recent graduates only*

Part time (20%FTE)
Fixed term until 10 May 2025

£22,214 p.a. pro-rata

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 04 July 2024.

The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata to spine point 10 with effect from 24 October 2023, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £22,464 p.a. This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

As part of the wider University of Stirling Enterprise Team, based within Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC), the Intern will make a substantial contribution to the development, delivery, and promotion of the Enterprise Programme’s 2024/25 activities and services by providing highly effective and proactive activity support. The post holder will encourage and support Forth Valley College students and eligible community members in Clackmannanshire and Stirling to build enterprise skills, and explore and engage in green entrepreneurial activity. They will champion a ‘can-do’ spirit and serve as ambassadors for SIEC and the Enterprise Programme across campuses and within the broader community.

Description of Duties

The following duties will be carried out with direction from Enterprise and SIEC colleagues:

• Manage daily priorities and activities to support overall Enterprise Programme workflow
• Contribute to the planning of the Enterprise Programme’s activities
• Organise and facilitate virtual and in-person events, such as workshops, webinars, in-class presentations, competitions, etc
• Organise materials for use at virtual and in-person events (such as registration forms, session handouts, information sheets, competition forms, etc.)
• Plan and deliver virtual and in-person promotional activities (such as presenting at lectures, representing the Enterprise Programme at University of Stirling “Be Connected” events, and developing promotional materials)
• Develop and maintain the Programme's social media presence to raise awareness and support engagement (particularly via Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Monitor and record participant engagement across the Programme’s activities
• Undertake such other duties as may be required, commensurate with the grade and nature of the role

Essential Criteria

• A currently enrolled student or a graduate within 12-months of degree completion from the University of Stirling or Forth Valley College
• Positive, creative, flexible, and professional approach
• Excellent understanding of, and commitment to, partnership working
• Skills and experience in events organisation and delivery
• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a very busy team
• IT literate with particular competence utilising MS Teams and MS Office
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently and work effectively with a diverse range of students, alumni, academic and professional service colleagues, as well as external stakeholders
• A sound understanding of, and experience utilising, social media platforms for promotional purposes; particularly Twitter and LinkedIn
• Attention to detail

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of start-up activity/entrepreneurship, particularly in a university and/or college context
• Knowledge of subject areas such as business management, law, marketing, media, communications, or social enterprise
• Work/voluntary experience in a role which improves the student experience (for example Student Ambassador, society committee member, etc.)
• Confident public speaker and comfortable engaging with a variety of audiences

About Us

About the Enterprise Programme

The Enterprise Programme is a cross-university service based within the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE). The Programme enables students, staff, recent alumni, and eligible community members to develop entrepreneurial skills, start-up businesses and drive innovation. Translating learning, teaching, and research outcomes into impact are priorities for the institution and are supported by the Enterprise Programme’s comprehensive offering. Structured across four activity streams, individuals can access a range of free training, 1-2-1 advice, inspiring events, pre-accelerators, business incubation and funding opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills and create and grow the responsible businesses of tomorrow.

About the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE)

The Directorate of Research, Innovation & Business Engagement (RIBE) is the central professional services office at the University of Stirling which provides integrated research development, and innovation, enterprise and business engagement support to academic researchers, working in partnership to deliver University strategic priorities. RIBE provides professional support across a broad range of functions including:

• Research Funding & Development
• Research Performance, including support for our Institute for Advanced Studies
• Research Systems
• Ethics, Governance & Integrity
• Contracts
• Innovation
• Business engagement
• Entrepreneurship
• Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal

Across all our teams, we seek out opportunities to grow and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic vision. Our research grants and contracts income has been around £14M per annum, with a significant increase expected this year. Investment in our research systems provides professional support for our ethics process, PGR applications and research management. Our dedicated Innovation & Enterprise structure enables support for business development linked to the commercialisation of our research, as well as delivery of our Enterprise Programme which provides start-up and scale-up support for businesses led by our students, alumni and staff.

Within the Innovation & Enterprise context, we also coordinate the University’s engagement within The Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, which is a £214 million investment in the future of the region, unlocking potential to drive economic growth, productivity and prosperity. This initial funding has potential to leverage additional private investment in excess of £640 million over the next 10 to 15 years, delivering more than 5,000 new jobs across a range of sectors. Research and innovation is central to achieving this vision. Working closely with partners, the University can understand the challenges businesses are facing and pioneer new solutions, creating high-value jobs and supporting greater productivity.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk  @stiruni

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