This micro internship is for 30 hours in total (including 4 hours for training) and is aimed at students who have limited professional prior work experience and are looking for an opportunity that supports them to develop their employability skills.
To apply for this micro internship, students must be part of GROW Your Future.
GROW Your Future is an opt-in scheme for UK undergraduates and postgraduate taught students who also meet specific Widening Participation criteria, e.g. students who are:
- First in their family to go to university;
- in receipt of a Lancaster Bursary;
- received free school meals
- over 21 when they start their first undergraduate degree;
- Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic;
- disabled (including learning disabilities, physical or mental health conditions);
- care leavers or have caring responsibilities, or estranged from family a refugee or asylum seeker, from a gypsy or Traveller community, or from a military family
As stated above, the GROW Your Future Micro Internship Scheme aims to support students with limited professional work experience, therefore priority will be given to students who meet this criteria. This includes students who may have already completed a GYF micro internship.
This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development, event planning, and employer engagement. As the Local Business Network Coordinator (Intern), you will support the Employment and Recruitment Services (ERS) team in building a network of local businesses that offer part-time opportunities to students. You'll help plan and promote events like a business breakfast and learn how to effectively communicate the value of student employment to potential employers.
Start Date: 17th November 2025
End Date: 31st January 2026
Working Pattern: 4 hours per week
Location: On Campus and Remote