Careers and Employment Service Student Placements

These opportunities are open to University of Derby second year undergraduate students only. Do not apply for these placements via the SEA website, please find out more and apply for the roles here.

The Careers and Employment Service offers four structured placement opportunities each year, designed to help students gain valuable real-world experience across a variety of sectors. These placements provide hands-on exposure to professional environments, enhance employability skills, and support career development through practical learning.

• Data and Reporting - You will work within the Careers and Employment Service (CES) to collect and analyse service data, feedback, and labour market intelligence, producing reports that inform CES activity and impact. The role supports monthly reporting and helps shape the student and graduate offer. As part of the student/graduate pool, you’ll also provide first-point-of-contact support in CES spaces, assisting with queries and signposting services.
• Recruitment Agency Assistant – You will support the Student Employment Agency within the Careers and Employment Service (CES) by assisting with student registration, Right to Work checks, and compliance processes. The role also involves responding to student queries and promoting the service to both internal and external audiences.
• Marketing and Communications – You will support with the development and implementation of marketing activities to promote the Careers and Employment Service (CES) to students and graduates, through a wide range of channels. This includes creating content for student emails, developing and scheduling content for social media, and supporting with careers events.  
• Employer Engagement – You will support with identifying and promoting a range of opportunities for students and graduates and supporting the team with the delivery of employability events and associated marketing. In addition, the role involves generating Labour Market Information and vacancy horizon scanning.

The interview date for these positions will be Tuesday 27th May 2025.