Events Intern (Summer Institute)

Interns are an invaluable part of our Programme team, which sits at the heart of the design and delivery of the Unlocked Graduates programme. The key project deliverable for this role is Summer Institute (SI), a 6-week training programme for our new cohort of prison officers. The successful candidates will work with the team in Leeds to deliver SI, gaining broad experience in event coordination and project management. You will have the opportunity to get involved with a huge range of activities over the summer that will help train and develop exceptional prison officers., SI preparation

• Supporting the delivery team with final planning preparations for SI


• Supporting the set-up of the training spaces in Leeds, including organisation of training equipment and materials


• Managing relationships and liaising with suppliers to confirm final details for SI


During SI

• Supporting day-to-day logistics of SI ensuring training runs smoothly, including management of session equipment and paperwork, recording of sessions, etc.


• Co-ordination, delivery and organisation of resources and training materials


• Supporting the Programme Team to track and manage participant absences and written feedback, escalating to senior staff when necessary


• Ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment for participants and staff, acting as key point of contact including managing programme phone and inbox


• Designing internal documents (e.g. guidance, FAQs, itineraries) to support trainers and Head Office staff


• Managing relationships and liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery


• Supporting the Events Officer with the planning and delivery of social events throughout SI


• Providing admin support to the wider Programme Team


• Displaying enthusiasm for the Unlocked Graduates mission
  
  For July and August the role will mainly be based at Leeds Trinity University, during which time your work pattern may vary and time off in lieu will be agreed in advance for extended work days or weekend work. Accommodation will be provided for this period and you will be able to expense travel on weekends to return home.