Graduate Internship Programme (London) The year-long internship that provides entry level access to the third sector

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1 Graduate Internship Programme (London) The year-long internship that provides entry level access to the third sector

2 Introduction: Welcome to Elevation Networks Hello! If you re already reading this then you re just excited as we are about the launch of our exciting new graduate internship programme that gives recent graduates the much needed foot in the door to the wonderful world of charities. Our mission is to make young people more competitive in the labour market EN VALUES PASSION is a very important part of what we do. We are passionate about young people and paving way for future generations to come. There is a spirit of EXCELLENCE in all that we do. A level of high quality is what we aim for in our projects and programmes. We recognise the significance of INNOVATION in the development of an organisation. Being innovative and creating fresh ideas will always ensure that we are one step ahead of our competitors. As students who set up Elevation Networks in response to a lack of career advice, mentorship and knowledge of what opportunities were available to ALL young people regardless of their socio-economic background or education attainment. We ve helped many young people get their foot in the door to so many different sectors, that we thought it was time to turn our attention to cultivating some home grown talent and letting them gain unique insight into a fast growing, dynamic, youthful charity. So what is Elevation Networks? We are a youth employability charity that exists to harness the leadership potential of a diverse group of young people, providing them with opportunities to increase their employability and in turn get their foot in the door of top employers. From starting out on a university campus to having a brand spanking HQ in the heart of London with a second office in Nottingham, you couldn t have picked a better time to be part of EN. 2 INTEGRITY is a vital part of our work. Our services to young people, students, graduates or organisations are honest and reliable. TEAMWORK is essential. At EN, we care about our clients and each other and ensure that each team member is utilising their potential and being supported every step of the way.

3 The Graduate Internship Programme (GIP for short) is a 12-month programme that will literally change your life! Yes - literally. We are looking for the next generation of leaders whose reason why they refuse to press the snooze About the programme button every morning is because the work they do makes a big difference to the lives of young people across the country. We need graduates who have passion oozing from their fingertips and aren t afraid hardwork and ongoing learning and evaluation. of July September 2015: Employability and Enterprise July-September 2015 Marketing and Recruitment Membership Engagement Events Management Networking Presentations Stakeholder Partnerships October-December 2013 October December 2015: Schools and FE Workshop Facilitation January- March 2014 Team Leading Event Planning Logistics January March 2016: Campaigns April-June 2014 Conference planning PR & Marketing Volunteer Management Digital Media Management Communication April June 2016: Operations Administration Research Financial Management and Budgets Monitoring and Evaluation Ongoing Tasks over the Year include: Campus engagement: supporting our student leaders and societies on campus faceto-face and virtually Quarterly assessment and reviews, alongside personal development The above are the catalogue of skills that you will develop over the year on your internship with us. These are core-competencies that are transferable and relevant to future job roles.

4 How it Works PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY ROTATION LEADERSHIP We are passionate about ensuring that you get the most out of your time with us and build a portfolio of learning, new skills and experiences. You will be given real work and work on real projects. At the start of the programme you will be given a full induction and a personal development plan that will be regularly reviewed at the end of each quarter. In addition you will receive regular training opportunities and be given a mentor to provide additional support and career advice. At the start of every quarter you will set project objectives and expectations with a review and evaluation at the end of each quarter. Each rotation will offer you the unique opportunity to work on the project planning, delivery and evaluation of different projects, whilst understanding how our charity operates and how each programme we run feeds into us achieving the bigger picture. This is an intensive leadership programme that will stretch and challenge you in all the right ways. You will be given real work and work on real projects. You will be given real responsibility that will increase your ability to compete in the labour market. 4

5 Who we are looking for Programme Officer ESSENTIAL PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree or relevant equivalent training/experience Understanding of EN and the programmes we deliver Commitment to EN s mission, vision and values Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion An ability to inspire, support and communicate with a diverse range of young people Good team player with good interpersonal skills Able to adapt to a fast paced, working environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Potential to learn from the internship and intent to complete the full 12 months Excellent personal organisation skills, particularly time management and prioritisation skills Ability to represent Elevation Networks externally Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience of participating in a campaigning or voluntary group Experience of organising an event or project Ability to analyse and interpret complex information effectively and target communication to different audiences A flexible, adaptable and organised approach to work, exercising initiative and working independently as appropriate DESIRABLE Experience of working with a diverse range of young people Experience using WordPress/editing blogs Good eye for design (preferably with experience in designing materials using desktop publishing software) Role: Programme Officer Contract Type: Fixed term 1 July June 2016 Salary: London Living Wage Rate Hours: 35 hours per week, with occasional, evening, weekend and residential working depending on your rotation. Location: London Holiday: 28 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) Probation Period: 3 months ROLE SUMMARY: The successful candidate will share our vision, our values, and most importantly our mission. As an intern, your responsibilities will vary depending on the project you are working on and which of the departments you are working in. You will be working with our continuously growing team in our main office in Farringdon, London. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will vary significantly as they progress through the programme. It is important to note that the key duties outlined in job description only serves as a guideline. With a fast-growing organisation like Elevation Networks, roles are subject to change in order to meet new priorities. Our ideal candidate has to be flexible and adaptable to a variety of roles. You will create a personal development plan with your line manager to help to keep your career on track. Whilst we provide this opportunity, it s up to you to make the most of them. We expect you to learn quickly, show commitment, and deliver measurable results. 5

6 How to Apply Step 1: Read through the information pack and person specification and submit the following application: Covering Letter o Show how you meet the person specification. o Please provide concrete examples of how your experience applies to the role. o Don't assume that we know anything about you, the things you have done, or the organisations you have previously worked for give details. o Think outside the box demonstrate your transferable skills CV o No longer than two pages o Please include the names of two references o Refer to our guidance notes on writing a good CV for more advice In order to get a good sense of your passion and enthusiasm, we d like you to also submit a 30 second video CV telling us why you would be a good candidate for the GIP Video CV (you can use any recording device e.g. phone, laptop, camera), etc. o Keep the content concise, think of it as an elevator pitch o Don t forget to smile o Upload it onto YouTube and share the link (video can be made private if you wish) Please your completed application to recruitment@elevationnetworks.org with GIP as the subject Step 2: If you pass the first round you receive a call from a member of the team to conduct a telephone interview, talking through your application. Step 3: A successful telephone interview will be followed by an invitation to a face -to-face made up of two parts: Competency- based interview Presentation IMPORTANT DATES: Closing Date: 31 May 2015 Telephone Interviews: 8-12 June 2015 Face to Face Interviews: June 2015 Successful Candidate Start Date: 1 July 2015