Durham University
Inclusive Durham Support
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The University
At Durham University, we are proud of our people, because they are at the heart of our globally outstanding institution, which is a key part of our local community. We inspire our people to do extraordinary things and we invite you to join our fantastic team.
Across the University, we have a huge variety of roles and responsibilities, which together make us one large and successful community. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
At the University we promote and actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion. It is crucial that everyone can be themselves and can flourish in an environment where everyone respects each other and is treated fairly. We want our people and wider community to feel happy, secure and proud to be a part of Durham. We are looking for the same values in you.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. For more information on our EDI strategy and values, click here.
The Role and Department
This role has been created at an exciting time for Inclusive Durham at Durham University. Inclusion has been placed at the centre of the University’s overarching strategy, and we have a new Inclusive Durham Framework to embed. Find out more information on our Inclusive Durham Framework SharePoint Page [LINK].
The Inclusive Durham’s key role is to help create a culture for both staff and students. Our work aims to ensure that we:
- Have the right leadership attributes;
- Increase diversity at all levels by growing representation of under-represented groups, and develop new and existing opportunities available to members of those groups;
- Enhance a sense of belonging and community in our staff and students; and,
- Continually improve our approach to EDI.
This role involves assisting the Inclusive Durham with a range of activity relating to Inclusive Culture. This internship will provide an opportunity to gain experience, learn and develop new skills, undertaking a range of activities with support and supervision from colleagues. Interns will receive full training and will be supported on an ongoing basis by their allocated line-manager and team members. Find out more about the EDI Team members on our Meet the EDI Team SharePoint Page [LINK]
While not an exhaustive list, this may include:
- Responding to routine business enquiries sent to the EDI Team in a timely manner, escalating any complex queries to more senior colleagues.
- Recording data using office-based software and HR systems.
- Supporting colleagues to organise, plan and prepare for events, meetings and activities.
- Developing communications and marketing materials for diverse staff and student audiences.
- Work effectively with colleagues and students in other areas of the organisation on inclusion-related projects. This may include the opportunity to work on the development of an automated app.
This internship presents an ideal development opportunity; whilst you will gain knowledge and insight into our work, you’ll also gain transferable skills to bring to any professional career. Have a look at some of the projects our interns have worked and find pout more about their experiences on our SharePoint Page [LINK].
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Hours and Location: 15 hours per week. The EDI Team operates on a hybrid basis and the office is located in the Palatine Centre.
The job is subject to a probation period of one month initially.
The post holders (we are looking to recruit up to 3 student interns) must be enrolled on a Durham University degree course for the full 2026/2027 academic year.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:
- You’ll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions.
- Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
- We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference to the local community.
- Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
- If you are keen on advancing in your role or career, we have a genuine passion for developing our colleagues from qualifications to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships.
- We offer generous pension schemes with varying contribution amounts to help you plan for your future.
Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here.
To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we’re looking for:
Essential Requirements
- A genuine desire to support the University to deliver on its purpose and bring its core values to life, embed the Inclusive Durham Framework, and realise its vision, aims and objectives.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Proficient user of IT packages (including Office 365) and digital platforms.
- Innovation and creativity to develop new, engaging, accessible EDI content (including the use of Canva or similar design software).
- Excellent communication skills, and proficient in spoken and written English.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Understanding of the need to treat sensitive information confidentiality.
- The ability to engage effectively with people who hold different beliefs and views by safeguarding freedom of speech, creating a safe environment of respectful debate and enhancing a sense of belonging and community in our staff and students.
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Desirable Criteria
- An understanding of EDI-related themes and issues.
- Experience of using Microsoft PowerApps.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on the 19th of August
Proposed interview date: w/c 7 September 2026
If you have any queries about the post, or require any reasonable adjustments in the application / recruitment process, please contact Amy Hedges (amy.hedges@durham.ac.uk), Tony Magaia (ayrton.f.magaia@durham.ac.uk), or Melanie Earnshaw (melanie.h.earnshaw@durham.ac.uk).
Duration of internship: 5th of October 2026 to 30th of June 2027
How to Apply
We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and/or a statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above and/or submit the application form and include the information within the form.
We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.
Who to contact for more information
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, or require any reasonable adjustments in the application / recruitment process, please contact Amy Hedges (amy.hedges@durham.ac.uk), Tony Magaia (ayrton.f.magaia@durham.ac.uk), or Melanie Earnshaw (melanie.h.earnshaw@durham.ac.uk).
Typical Role Requirements
Here are the kind of activities that you’ll be asked to undertake and ways in which you’ll be expected to operate.
- Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University’s value
- Carry out basic administrative tasks.
- Follow instructions from more experienced colleagues to deliver set tasks.
- Support colleagues with the delivery of project work (e.g. Inclusive Durham Framework).
- Assist with arranging meetings and events, and making venue, catering, travel and / or equipment arrangements, as required.
- Support colleagues with promotion and marketing materials.
- Support colleagues with our EDI-related initiatives and events.
- Log and record information on systems
- Support meetings by supporting the meeting Chair with organisational administration tasks.
- Help and cooperate with the rest of your team, supporting colleagues with tasks as required.
- Any other tasks as deemed appropriate to support and contribute to the work of the EDI department.
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Privacy Notice which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
Durham University is a UKVI sponsor. Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK should note that not all roles are eligible. Further information on visa requirements and eligibility can be found on the UKVI website.
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