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SCP 8006 Data Research and Analysis Intern

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary

The Exeter Innovation team have an opportunity for a student to join them in a research and analysis role, to map the innovation capability and capacity of the Somerset Council region. You will use data tools and records to compile geographic, demographic, and growth data on innovation ventures, skills availability, investment, and clusters. Your analysis of the output data will help to highlight continued areas of investigation. During this internship you will work with local authority stakeholders and gain experience in innovation ecosystem mapping and evaluation.

This role is part of the Student Campus Partnership (SCP) scheme and offers 2 days of work per week (14.6 hours) between Jan and Feb 2026. You can work remotely with an end of project presentation at the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, if possible.

 

Key Dates

Closing Date: 6/1/26

Interview Date: 14/1/26

Start Date: 23/1/26

End Date: 20/2/26

 

Pay: £15.30 per hour including holiday pay.

 

 

Purpose of the Role

Data collection and analysis to provide the evidence base for the Somerset Innovation Hub to plan targeted innovation services intervention in the region.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Using data tools such as Beauhurst and companies house to compile a simple database of innovation ventures in the somerset region. 
  • The use of ai to profile the ventures to identify commonalities.
  • Utilising web/ai research methodologies to map education and skills data against the compiled research.
  • Utilising web/ai research methodologies to map funding capabilities against the compiled data.
  • Liaising with the Somerset Innovation Hub Business Support Manager to analyse the data output.
  • Presentation of findings in data and report formats.

 

Training and Development - What Skills and Experience will this Opportunity Provide?

  • Experience of using industry standard data tools to undertake research.
  • Experience of innovation ecosystem mapping and evaluation.
  • Advanced understanding of the evaluation of regional innovation parameters, such as the impact of rurality on innovation.
  • Experience of working with local authority stakeholders.

 

You will be asked to complete the university’s mandatory online training in: 

  • Prevent Duty - Inclusive, Cohesive and Safe Universities 
  • Equality and Diversity Introduction 
  • Health and Safety Introduction 
  • Information Governance

 

Support Available

  • Regular meetings with line manager and business support manager.
  • On the job training in the use of data tools.
  • Students are offered 1:1 support from the Internships Team.

 

The Benefits

 

About You (Person Specification)

 

Degree and Attainment

  • Open to all students who can demonstrate the right skills and interests

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Secondary research methodologies
  • AI literacy

Personal Qualities and Attributes

  • Confident communicator

 

You must have valid right-to-work documents with you for verification if appointed, copies are not accepted. See here for a full list of acceptable documents to confirm your right to work in the UK.

 

About the University Department

Exeter Innovation is the business facing division of the University of Exeter. Providing vital Knowledge Exchange and Knowledge Transfer services to the academic and business communities. 
Within Exeter Innovation, the Enterprise and Innovation Programmes team deliver programmes that enable the growth of innovative ventures. 

The team is outcome driven, with a drive to support regional ecosystems and their stakeholders at a fundamental level.

 

Student Campus Partnership (SCP) Scheme Requirements

  • Applicants must have current student status or proof of an acceptance on a degree at the University of Exeter.
  • Applicants from other UK-based universities who are successful will be employed via the temporary workers scheme
  • Applicants must be a student for the full duration of the internship.
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • The University of Exeter is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to attracting and recruiting people with disabilities and retaining and supporting staff with disabilities. If an applicant declares a disability and meets all the essential criteria, they will be invited to interview.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and engage with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion).
  • We welcome applications from all eligible students and in particular those from underrepresented groups. Selection and recruitment itself will be based entirely on merit alone unless there are multiple applicants demonstrating equal merit. In this clear circumstance, preference would be shown to applicants from under-represented groups. This is in line with lawful positive action measures under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010.
  • All applicants are required to provide their employer with proof of their Right to Work in the UK before they start work and follow the Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK.
  • All interns need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
  • Undergraduate students can work a maximum of 15 hours per week in term-term or full-time hours in vacation.
  • Full time Postgraduate students can work a maximum of 6 hours per week and no more than 180 hours per year, this includes those working already working as Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PTA). You may work more hours with written permission from your academic.
  • You can check here for further details on the Scheme eligibility.

 

How to Apply

  • Please download and complete the attached 2024-25 Internship Application Form and upload to the job on Handshake. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest copy of the Internship Application Form. 
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form. 
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification. 
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: SCP 8006 
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your surname - your forename - SCP 8006’ 
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through the Internship Schemes. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. 
  • Please also include details of reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role. 
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role. 

 

Further Guidance and Support

  • You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.   
  • If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Career Zone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk. 
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid.
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants. 
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk