Graduate Intern Market Intelligence and Support (0260-26) – Derby, DE22 1GB
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Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
The External Relations Department is responsible for enhancing the University of Derby's reputation and profile, driving student recruitment and supporting the University's strategic ambitions. Through specialist teams spanning marketing, communications, digital, social media, events and student recruitment, the department delivers impactful campaigns, engaging events and outstanding customer experiences that connect prospective students and stakeholders with the University, both nationally and internationally.
About the Role
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within a busy External Relations environment. You will support the External Relations team with day-to-day market research, data gathering, and reporting. The intern will help collect and organise information on competitors, trends and student recruitment markets, and support the wider team with basic project coordination tasks. This role is hands-on and task-based rather than strategic, giving the intern practical exposure to how a marketing and insight function operates.
In addition, you will provide support to the Director of External Relations, assisting with diary management, research, administration, and organisational tasks, gaining insight into senior-level business operations and stakeholder engagement.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop their skills in market research, data analysis, and project support. You will have strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to work, and the ability to manage a variety of tasks effectively.
You will be comfortable gathering and analysing information, identifying market trends, and producing accurate reports to support decision-making. Strong communication skills and confidence working with data and research are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the External Relations team.
You will also be highly organised and capable of providing administrative support, including diary management, coordinating activities, conducting research, and supporting the Director of External Relations with day-to-day tasks. A willingness to learn, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude are key to success in this role.
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience and practical insight into how a marketing, recruitment, and market intelligence function operates within a professional environment.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Elly Sample, Director of External Relations via e.sample@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026
Area: Administrative Support
Salary: £27,547 to £28,381 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £32,638.15 per annum)
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