The Benefits...

• You can enhance your CV with a supportive and flexible employer here at the University of Exeter!

• Internships allow you to undertake paid work that develops your skills, knowledge and experience to help you stand out in the jobs market.  It can even count towards your Exeter Award.

• SCP opportunities are available throughout the year and offer flexible hours around your schedule. Typically they offer up to 15 hours per week during term time, and 36.5 hours per week during the vacation periods.

• There are a range of opportunities available in Administration, Arts and Culture, Archaeology, Careers, Charity, Data, Digital, Drama, Ecology, Education, Events, Marketing and research throughout all areas of the university.

• You will have the support of the Internships Team who can provide advice and guidance throughout your internships.

• You could be nominated in the University of Exeter Employment Awards which is a great accolade to add to your CV.

• Our current vacancies can be found on Handshake by searching for SCP in the job search.
• To receive our weekly student internship vacancy e-bulletin please sign up here.

Applying for SCP roles

• All SCP roles are advertised on Handshake and you can find them by searching 'SCP' in the jobs section.
• To apply, you can download and complete the Internship Application Form.
• Make sure you refer to the  Guidance on completing the application before applying.
• You can upload your completed application form to Handshake or email it to the team at internships@exeter.ac.uk

• To apply for SCP roles, you must be a current student at the University of Exeter.
• Incoming students can apply for SCP roles once their offer has been confirmed.
• You must have student status for the duration of the internship.
• You must be located in the UK while you are working.

Further eligibility details can be found on every internship job advert.

How much is the pay?

The University has a two tier pay structure that applies to SCP internships.  The rate offered will depend on the level of responsibility and experience required to undertake the role.

• Tier 1: £14.12 per hour (£12.60 basic hourly rate + £1.52 holiday)
• Tier 2: £14.33 per hour (£12.79 basic hourly rate + £1.54 holiday)

How do you get paid?

You will be paid through the university's e-claims system. You can learn about registering on the system and submitting claims by looking at the e-Claims webpages.

The Internships Team will send you all the guidance you need to get set-up when you have been appointed.  If you need further support, you can call 01392 722617.

• To help you get started, the team will send you a guide - Making the Most of your Internship‌‌

• Your manager or supervisor will meet with you at regular intervals to review your progress and offer any support.

• Remember, you can use the university's Career Mentor Scheme to apply for an experienced professional to help you navigate your new job, support you to apply for your next one, and for general careers advice. The scheme runs for 6-months twice a year.

• The Internships Team are available for support and advice throughout your internship.  Contact the team at internships@exeter.ac.uk or call 01392 722617.

If you need accommodation in Exeter while you complete your internship, the University can offer en-suite accommodation over the summer. For more information, take a look at the Accommodation website.

You can also find rooms or apartments to rent on Zoopla, Spare Rooms,StuRents,Rightmove and Gumtree.

Your feedback is really important to us and helps to shape our service. We want it to be the best!

Eat your heart out!

As your internship comes to an end, the team will send you a survey which takes about 6 minutes to complete.  To thank you for completing it, you can opt in to enter our quarterley prize draw to win a £50 Just Eat voucher. Yum!

Blog all about it

Did you know we have a student blog where you can learn about the experience others have had on their internships - check them out here.

If you want to submit a blog, you can contact Jenny Woolacott-Scarr in the Career Zone.

Learn about the experience of other students who have secured internships on campus... take a look at our case studies.

Amanda Searle | Student Employment Support Officer

Amanda has been at the university for over 7 years and coordinates the advertising and account management for the Internships Team. Amanda is extremely knowledgeable about all the internship schemes which means she can provide a brilliant service to students, graduates, academics, and employers and is always happy to help with any queries.

Kitty Ashfield | Student Employment Administrator

Kitty supports the team with internship advertising, promotional activity, and communications. With a talent for design, Kitty creates engaging content for our social media channels to raise awareness of the employment opportunities available to Exeter's student community.

Andrea Hodges | Employment Schemes Manager

Andrea oversees student employment at the University including internships, graduate recruitment, funded schemes (A2i), and career mentoring. Andrea works with internal teams and external employers across the region to create employment opportunities for all students and graduates.  With extensive experience in further and higher education, Andrea is passionate about the ongoing development of the service and is always looking at new initiatives and opportunities to collaborate.

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