Graduate Scheme 2026/27

This isn't your typical graduate role. It's a permanent opportunity to launch your career in Higher Education.

As part of our Graduate intake, you'll join a team within the Directorate for Students, helping to deliver services, projects and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support student success.

No two days are the same. Depending on your role, you could be supporting students with enquiries, coordinating projects, analysing data and insights, using system management tools, developing communications using multiple channels, improving services and processes, engaging directly with students, or collaborating with colleagues across the University to bring new ideas to life.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll take on real responsibility, build your confidence, and develop skills in data management, data system management, customer service, stakeholder engagement, communication, problem-solving and service delivery.

Whether you are looking to build a long-term career in Higher Education or gain transferable skills that open doors across a range of sectors, these roles provide an excellent foundation for your future.

For the details of roles available, please refer to the full job details. As part of the application, you will order the advertised roles according to your preference.

The Person

We're looking for ambitious graduates who are ready to learn, grow and make an impact.

You'll bring energy, curiosity and a commitment to delivering an excellent experience for students and colleagues. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you'll enjoy building relationships, solving problems and taking ownership of your work.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, ability to work with large data sets, adapt to new challenges and be keen to develop your skills through feedback and experience. Most importantly, you'll share Kingston University's values of being Enterprising, Innovative, Inclusive and Ambitious, and be excited by the opportunity to help shape the student experience.

Directorate/Function

The Students’ Directorate key aim within the Townhouse strategy is to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, achievements and success before, during and after their time at Kingston.