Please note that Bath Spa Graduate Scheme roles are only open to former Bath Spa students who graduated in 2025 or who will be graduating in 2026.
This information will be checked in every application. Please do not apply if you do not meet this condition, as your application will be rejected. Bath Spa have many other roles available that are open to all see here for BSU job board.
If you are a graduate of Bath Spa who does not meet the criteria for these roles, and would like support with your career please email gradsupportunit@bathspa.ac.uk
Please read the provided attachment “Bath Spa Graduate Scheme 2026 Information Sheet” for further information about the scheme'.
Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.
About the Role
This is a wide reaching role that covers most activities at the university as we aim to instil sustainable principles. Therefore, the role will consist of many different responsibilities where each day will be different. The successful candidate will work on awareness and engagement campaigns within the university and beyond, they will conduct research and analysis of our data to investigate new schemes and initiatives to implement, and they will contribute to policy analysis. The candidate will also been given the freedom to bring new projects to the table, and to conduct research according to their interests or where this is deemed necessary by the team.
Day to day this may include reading sector guidance, investigating potential schemes through research and engaging with our wider community – whether that’s within our university, regionally, or nationally. Once new ideas have been formed and researched, there may need to be a process to engage with key players at BSU and gain buy in for implementation – this may include preparing reports, presenting to team members, and supporting the manager to bring ideas to BSU leadership. The team also deals with large amounts of data, covering all energy, water, and heat use covering all buildings and sites across several cities. Understanding this data and its trends is crucial for us to identify ‘hotspots’ to tackle, so the successful candidate will have access to this data to investigate any issues. It may also be that day to day the role will consist of many engagement campaigns, both online and in person with creative and interactive events and sessions run for our community. The role will be shaped by the interests of the successful candidate.
(This is a 18 Month Full Time Fixed Term Role)
About You
The successful candidate will be confident in using the Microsoft office suite, including teams. They will have a willingness to learn basic data analysis, as well as an enthusiasm for connecting with people – whether it be students, staff, or our wider community. They will be passionate about sustainability, climate change, environmental stewardship and responsible resource use, and willing to use this passion to identify gaps in our strategy, and contribute to addressing areas we’re lacking in.
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Demonstrates understanding of sustainability as a concept, and how to implement
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Ability to relate experience to the role in relevant way
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Evidence of research into sustainability issues that might be facing BSU
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Relevant degree
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Past experience of sustainability related work/learning/extra curriculars e.g. biodiversity, climate change, behaviour change, awareness campaigns, research projects.
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Confidence with office suite, excel and data analysis.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Interview Dates: W/C 18th May 2026
Start your graduate journey at Bath Spa University! The Bath Spa University Graduate Scheme has been tailor-made for BSU Graduates and has been designed to help you smoothly transition into the workplace.
We’re offering meaningful work and developmental training in a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment that champions respect, collaboration and sustainability.
As a member of the Bath Spa Graduate Scheme, you’ll experience:
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An inclusive and supportive working environment: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork and embraces your unique talents. We value respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability and creating a space for everyone to thrive.
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Ignite your professional growth: Our structured training programme will support your career development. From developing role-specific skills, to mastering essential career foundations like time management, equality, diversity and inclusion, change management and personal effectiveness – we’ve got you covered.
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Create meaningful connections: as part of the scheme, you’ll be matched with a mentor who will support your personal development and help you expand your network. Plus, you’ll have the chance to build a network with fellow Graduate Scheme participants, forming connections that can last a lifetime.
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Make an impact: Contribute meaningfully to Bath Spa University right from the start of your role. Collaborate with senior leaders across the institution and contribute your fresh perspectives to projects that really matter.
