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Location: Lincoln
Salary: From £25,949 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 12 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Reference: GIP26
We have an exciting opportunity for recent University of Lincoln graduates to join us as Graduate Project Officer Interns. These 12-month internships are designed to provide meaningful professional experience within a supportive university environment, helping graduates develop the skills, confidence, and networks needed to launch their careers.
The University of Lincoln is offering 7 Graduate Project Experience Internships across key professional service areas, including Student Registry Services, Campus Experience, and Digital Services. Based at Brayford Pool, these roles will support the delivery of strategic and operational projects that enhance the student journey and contribute to an outstanding and inclusive University experience.
As a Graduate Project Officer Intern, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the University, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to projects that make a real difference. You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as service improvement, process development, digital innovation, data analysis, student engagement, and operational delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Managing and supporting projects that improve services, processes, and the student experience.
- Analysing data, feedback, and service performance information to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting key University activities such as student records, assessments, graduation, accommodation, catering, sport, campus services, and digital transformation projects.
- Contributing to research, reports, presentations, recommendations, guidance, and training materials.
- Working with colleagues across academic and professional service areas to support effective project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Helping to develop innovative solutions that improve operational effectiveness, digital capability, sustainability, and student satisfaction.
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As part of this internship programme, you will benefit from a structured development package, including mentoring, training, project-based learning, and dedicated support to help you achieve your personal and professional development goals. Through exposure to a range of teams, projects, and professional networks, the internship will help you build valuable experience and support your transition into a successful graduate career.
Qualifications
This opportunity is open exclusively to University of Lincoln graduates who completed their studies within the last two years. We are looking for motivated graduates with excellent communication skills, strong planning and organisational abilities, good digital literacy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning and improvement.
This is a collaborative and developmental role, ideal for graduates who are keen to contribute to the University community while building their professional skills and experience.
Please note these posts are offered as 12-month internships.
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