Early Career Technician Network Intern

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for an Early Career Technician Network Intern (26001376). The role supports project development for Flourish@Durham Research Culture and helps run the Early Career Technician Network, including organising events and creating communications.

You will work with RIS staff, create social media content, circulate updates and manage marketing materials. The position is 7 hours per week, largely remote with occasional on-site meetings at Lower Mountjoy; candidates

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Experience using Canva or Adobe products for content creation.
• Ability to respond to feedback and manage updates.
• Willingness to work remotely or on campus as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering events and activities for the network.
• Create social media content and marketing materials.
• Circulate communications about network activities.
• Support dissemination of network events and updates.
• Collaborate with network leads and RIS staff on delivery.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Graphic design

Event organization

Remote work

Adaptability

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - Early Career Technician Network Intern (26001376)

Job Description

Early Career Technician Network Intern (

Job Number:

26001376 )

Research and Innovation Services

Graded Casual : - £13.45 Per Hour

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 7

Closing Date

Closing Date

: 05-Nov-2026, 11:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

Research and Innovation Services (RIS)

This role is open to current Durham University Postgraduates and Undergraduates only

Research and Innovation Services wishes to appoint an intern to work on project development and delivery of a strategic priority for the Flourish@Durham Research Culture Project . The intern will support the development of the Early Career Technician Network. This network has been developed by a team at Durham to promote visibility, recognition and career development of early career technicians. The intern will be responsible for aiding the team in organising events, creating marketing materials and sending out communications on behalf of the network.

The intern will work principally with the Early Career Technician Network leads, the Head of Technical Development (Social Science) and the Senior Research Culture Manager to:

Support the dissemination of events and activities for the network.

Create social media and marketing content and materials for the network.

Circulate communications about the network activities.

Hours and Place of Work

The role is advertised at 7hours (1 day) per week for until 30 June 2027. Hours and working pattern are negotiable for the right candidate (averaging no more than 7 hours a week over the duration of the contract). The role will largely be able to be undertaken remotely, however, the successful candidate will need to be able to attend occasional meetings on the Lower Mountjoy site, especially in the first few weeks. The candidate will be expected to provide their own laptop.

Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.

Excellent attention to detail.

Experience of using creative software for example Canva / Adobe products.

The ability to respond to and action feedback.

An understanding and appreciation of the importance of technical professionals within higher education

Willingness/ability to work remotely or on campus as required.

Basic graphic design experience.

Experience organising online or in-person events.

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Research Intern

Casual rate

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

Work alongside the team to contribute to the delivery of specific project(s).

Develop experience and skills from working in a real-world work environment.

Contribute specific skills (i.e. technical, research, subject specific knowledge) to the work of the department

Plan and prioritise own work, adhering to agreed deliverables and timeframes and referring any issues with workload or timeframes to colleagues.

For further information about this position or to arrange an informal discussion please contact: Beth Upex, Head of Technical Development ([e-mail])

To Apply

Please upload a CV and covering letter showing how you meet the requirements of the role. Please ensure you evidence how you meet the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please note that the desirable criteria will only be considered should there be a high volume of applications, please do not be put off from applying if you do not meet the desirable criteria.

We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including but not limited to people who identify as an ethnic minority, people with a disability and other groups who are currently under-represented.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]