Work experience, jobs and placements

Find essential information to support your job and opportunity search and take your next steps towards your future career.

Helping you to find your way

Knowing where to start when it comes to finding a job isn’t always easy. Understanding what interests you, and what opportunities are available are all part of this process and will help you in deciding what you want to do and how you’re going to get there.

So, whether it’s more information on how to start looking for a placement or applying for a volunteering opportunity we’re here to help.

Find opportunities by sector

Explore opportunities by sector for insights into different industries and view live vacancies.

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Arts, heritage and creative industries

Harness your passion and creativity to carve out an exciting career in the Arts, Heritage, and Creative Industries.

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Business and finance

Explore a world of opportunities in Business and Finance. Whether you're drawn to numbers, people, strategy, or creativity, there's a career path for you.

Engineering, technology and environment

Explore a variety of opportunities in Engineering, Technology, and Environment. Whether you're passionate about innovation, sustainability, or problem-solving, there's a career path for you.

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Health and life sciences

Discover rewarding opportunities in Health and Life Sciences. Whether you're passionate about patient care, scientific discovery, or community support, there's a career path for you.

Law and public sector

Explore a range of opportunities in law and the public sector. Whether you're drawn to justice, public service, or education, there's a career path for you.

Ways to gain experience

Explore a wide range of opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop your skills. Whether it's through live projects, internships, office visits, placements or volunteering, you'll find plenty of ways to prepare for the world of work.

Placements

Get first-hand experience in your chosen industry and learn valuable skills on the job through a placement experience.

Internships

We have a number of paid internship schemes available to students and recent graduates. These exciting opportunities will help you gain valuable work experience in a range of employment sectors.

Volunteering

We believe that you get more back when you give a little in return. Use your talents, develop new skills and build your confidence through volunteering.

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Global experiences

Discover what life’s like studying for a year in a different country or try working for one of our international partners through a global experience.