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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Graduates from the Business School enter so many exciting careers, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and graduate attributes ready for your next step in your career.  Many students work in accounting and finance, business management, human resources, marketing, public sector, sales and a recent growth in business start-up enterprises.  Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree

Develop – Developing skills and experience

This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills and experience through volunteering, part-time working and undertaking a placement.  47% of students hired by the Best Student Employers in graduate roles had already completed a placement year or internship. (Rate My Placement).  Students can explore and try out different career to see whether they would enjoy that area of business.    

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

You’re now ready to compete.  It’s time to put yourself out there. This section provides you with all the relevant information, tools, tips and advice finding the perfect graduate opportunity or getting into postgraduate study.  We encourage all students to meet with an adviser to ensure a successful application.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Access the Careers pathwayFind opportunities on our vacancy portalSearch and apply for placements

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to students of the Business School. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 14/06/2025Location: England – North West. White Label Cosmetics Ltd is a small business in Wigan. We are fast-paced and professional. Candidate must have proven track record and experience in graphic design with relevant qualifications. Ideally possessing skills in product labelling design, social media knowledge and web design skills beneficial. Use […]
  • Closing Date: 31/05/2025Location: England – Greater London. You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme. Be part of a team providing administrative support to various teams and Heads of Department within Amundi (UK) Limited. Acting as a first point of contact and thereafter sharing workload and responsibilities with other members of […]
  • Closing Date: 31/05/2025Location: England – Greater London. You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme. This entry-level position supports the Compliance Advisory team in delivering core compliance functions across the 7IM Group. The role will assist with the administration and oversight of key compliance activities, including employee compliance monitoring, regulatory horizon […]
  • Closing Date: 31/05/2025Location: England – Greater London. You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme. Our ambition is to be a leading responsible asset manager. At AXA IM, our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2025Location: England – Greater London. Location ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations in Newport or Titchfield (Fareham) All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time Induction […]
  • Closing Date: 13/07/2025Location: England – North West. Duration: 18 monthsLocation: North West (Liverpool, Bolton, Preston)Start Date: June 2025 What You’ll Gain: Over the course of the programme, you’ll rotate through key areas of our business — from front-of-house, lanes and bar to amusements and team leadership. You'll be mentored by industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, […]
  • Closing Date: 06/06/2025Location: England – North West. We are looking to recruit a confident and customer focused administrator to join our HR team. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition processes which could serve as a foundation for a long-term career […]
  • Closing Date: 15/06/2025Location: England – Greater London. Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate ready to launch your career in a global client facing tax role? Or maybe you’re in your final year, gearing up for the next chapter after graduation. At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job, we’re inviting you […]
  • Closing Date: 15/06/2025Location: England – Greater London. Are you an adaptable and ambitious graduate ready to launch your career in the world of tax? Or maybe you’re in your final year, gearing up for the next chapter after graduation. At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to […]
  • Closing Date: 15/06/2025Location: England – Greater London. Are you an adaptable and ambitious graduate ready to launch your career in the world of tax? Or maybe you’re in your final year, gearing up for the next chapter after graduation. At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to […]
  • Closing Date: 15/06/2025Location: England – Greater London. Are you looking for that perfect blend of Technology and Finance? Then starting your career with our Tax programme might be for you! Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate ready to launch your career in the world of tax? Or maybe you’re in your […]
  • Closing Date: 18/05/2025Location: England – South East.About our Industrial Placements   Ready for a year of learning that goes way beyond the classroom? Kick-start a meaningful, impactful career in a yearlong BDO Industrial Placement – which could even lead to a graduate role offer.  Work with responsibility and purpose. Across a variety of […]
  • Closing Date: 18/05/2025Location: England – South East.About Audit Solving challenges. Ensuring transparent financial information. Enabling business decisions. Doing work that directly impacts our economy – and people all over the world. It’s all a day in the life of an audit professional at BDO.Here, your work matters from day one. Alongside audit […]
  • Closing Date: 28/05/2025Location: England – North West. REPORTS TO:     Financial Controller REPORTEES:     N/A LOCATION:   TERMS:   Eaves Brook House, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence ASAP. Full time hours 36 hours per week. […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2025Location: England – North West. Part Time Post – 18 Hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of Charging Assessor's based within the City Council's Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service. The Service's primary aims are to reduce poverty and inequality, and enhance the quality […]
  • Closing Date: 25/05/2025Location: England – North West. Why Us? It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help […]
  • Closing Date: 15/06/2025Location: England – South East. IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful privately-owned technology companies — with an exciting future ahead. Our software powers over 100,000 organisations, from schools and accountants to global enterprises, helping them thrive and grow. But behind our technology is something […]
  • Closing Date: 26/05/2025Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands. What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?  At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to […]
  • Closing Date: 04/06/2025Location: England – West Midlands. Who we are looking for An ambitious Operations Management Graduate Trainee, who will embark on a development programme to become a future leader in one of our key Business areas.Starting in September 2025, our Operations Management Graduate Programme is designed to fast-track talented graduates into […]
  • Closing Date: 25/05/2025Location: England – North West. 2 Vacancies Post 1 – Permanent Post 2 – Fixed Term to 31/03/2027 A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Welfare Rights, Debt Advice and Fairer Charging Service joining a team of experienced welfare rights and debt advisers. We are seeking to appoint two […]

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