Harper Adams University Careers Service

20/05/2025

🌱 Are you aged 18–23 and passionate about sustainability and education?

The Department for Education is looking for the next cohort of Youth Sustainability Champions — three young people who will help shape national education policy and bring youth voice to the heart of government.

📢 This is a two-year, paid opportunity open to all types of learners — pursuing any form of education. It's about opening doors: working alongside civil servants and Ministers, engaging with young people across the country, and helping ensure climate education works for everyone.

🙌 No experience needed – just a drive to make a difference.

🗓 Apply by 17:00, Wednesday 28 May 2025

📍 Interviews in June | Start in July

15/05/2025

Summer Upskilling: Get Ahead with SkillsBuild Event!

Date: 18th June 2025
Location: Teams Webinar Virtual
Target audience: All University Students
Sessions:
1. Summer Upskilling: Get Ahead with SkillsBuild - 10:00-12:00
2. REPLAY - Summer Upskilling: Get Ahead with SkillsBuild - 18:00-20:00

What is it?
Looking for a unique opportunity to unlock your potential and accelerate your learning this summer?
What if we told you, you could access digital training and over 1000 courses, all completely FREE?
Join us for IBM Consulting’s Summer Upskilling: Get Ahead with SkillsBuild virtual session on June 18th 10am-12pm, and discover how you can enhance your skills and kick-start your learning journey!
As part of this 2-hour session, you'll have the opportunity to:
Learn about our free education platform and receive your personalised learning pathway
Shine a light on both professional and technical skills to help you stand out in the job market
Get tips on how to upskill and reskill to support your university studies
And, if you can't make the live session, don't worry! We'll have a replay session available from 6pm on the same day, so you can catch up and learn at a time that suits you.
Make the most of your summer holidays and get ahead of the curve! Register now for an IBM fueled summer of upskilling and invest in your future.

Interested in working for IBM? Take the first step today by joining our talent community.

15/05/2025

Are you an international student at a UK university?
Do you dream of launching your career in the UK after graduation?

Navigating the graduate job market can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the local landscape. Join us for an exclusive, insightful webinar with
Brian Sinclair, Early Career Talent Acquisition Manager at Aon.

This is your opportunity to gain invaluable advice and have your burning questions answered. In this live 45-minute Q&A session, Brian will delve into the essential strategies for securing graduate jobs in the UK, such as:
Job Boards and Beyond: Discover the most effective job boards and alternative avenues for finding opportunities.
LinkedIn and Social Media: Learn how to leverage your online presence to stand out to potential employers.

Direct Applications: Master the art of crafting compelling direct applications that get noticed.

ATS Demystified: Understand how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) work and how to optimise your CV and cover letter.

Recruiter Insights: Gain insider knowledge on what in-house recruiters look for and what common pitfalls to avoid.

Brian brings a wealth of experience in early career talent
acquisition, and his insights will empower you to confidently
navigate the UK graduate job market.

Don’t miss this chance to gain a competitive edge!

Navigating the UK Graduate Job Market:Q&A with an Industry Expert

13/05/2025

If you are a final year student this summer 2025, please spare a couple of minutes to complete our survey so we know how to serve you best!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/harper-adams/final-year-survey-summer-2025

THANK YOU! Please remember your Careers Service is here for you throughout your final year and beyond- you are welcome to access our support at any time after you graduate.

Best Wishes, the Careers Team

12/05/2025

Did you know?
That we have over 7,000 employers registered on our job vacancy site
Over 38,000 jobs have been advertised
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12/05/2025

08/05/2025

Dear All
We have had a summer vacancy working until October 2025 with JCB – if anyone would be interested? In the first instance please email:
[email protected]
There will be a good salary – this has just not been disclosed at this point – thank you

Roles & Responsibilities
• Team player to work with the JCB Ag team (see attached structure)
• Assist with report generation – Market intelligence, regional sales performance analysis, Exec presentation creation
• Support/organise photoshoots, videography, social media asset creation/selling against material, JCB HUB updates.
• Assist Sales Training – organisation, creation, and delivery
• Assist Event planning – JCB Ag 80th Conference, Agritechnica, LAMMA, press events
• Customer relations – conduct testimonials, factory visits, farm tours

Skill sets:
• Good communicator and can work on own initiative
• Good computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Self-starter and reactive to change
• Agricultural background/ good knowledge of the agricultural industry

08/05/2025

Great news! As a student at Harper Adams University, you qualify to apply for a wildlife conservation grant from the GVI Foundation. A grant can cover up to 80% of your GVI internship fees and help you make this summer your most impactful one yet - don’t worry, there is still time!
With a GVI internship, you could support on-the-ground wildlife initiatives in the Peruvian Amazon, work with big cats in South Africa, monitor elephants in Thailand, help conserve turtles in Greece – and so much more!
A GVI wildlife conservation grant gives you the chance to:
● Join an internship at a research station in one of 19+ extraordinary locations.
● Work alongside marine, wildlife, conservation and sustainability experts.
● Contribute to ongoing scientific research.
● Work on a personal project under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
● Gain new skills and walk away with certificates and a career guarantee.
It’s time to take your passion from the classroom to the wild this summer.
Learn more about GVI’s conservation internships and use the following code when booking your program: GVI-HARPA. Don’t wait too long to get your application in – grants close on 31 May 2025.
The GVI Team
https://www.gvi.co.uk/internships/internships-abroad/?utm_source=University&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=University+Activations&utm_id=University+Activations&utm_content=Harper+Adams+University

Join GVI's volunteer and internship programs! Make a sustainable impact while boosting your personal and professional growth. Your journey starts here.

08/05/2025

Calling all Harper Adams University students!

Are you studying the natural sciences like zoology, marine science or environmental science? Or maybe you’re looking to transition into the conservation industry from a different field?

The path to a successful conservation career isn’t always clear, or easy. This 60-minute webinar is an opportunity to get some direction from those who know the way – experienced working conservation professionals, straight from the field!

Gain key insights and tips into the best ways to build a successful global conservation career
Learn about field training opportunities, how to build your skills toolkit and pathways into a career in conservation
Find out how to take advantage of field training grants available to you
Get the opportunity to ask questions in a live Q&A
All Harper Adams University students are welcome, but space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot!

Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot!

01/05/2025

Santander Course
British Grand Prix Prize Draw: Leadership in Action 2025
Feel the adrenaline, the speed, the electrifying rush – Formula 1 is back!

Don't miss your chance to win your place at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2025 in July. Winners will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Paddock, dive into interactive sessions on leadership and innovation, and experience the roar of the engines as the action unfolds on the track!

Step into the heart of the excitement - this is Formula 1 like you've never experienced it before....

Feel the adrenaline, the speed, the electrifying rush – Formula 1 is back! Don't miss your chance to win your place at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2025 in July. Winners will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Paddock, dive into interactive sessions on leadership and ...

28/04/2025

WE ARE HIRING
PRODUCT SUPPORT | DEMONSTRATION TEAM | AREA SALES MANAGER
Do you have agriculture experience and interested in sales? We are
recruiting across our sites at Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Join us at our recruitment open day to find out more!
Thursday 22nd May 2025
09:30am - 12:30pm
TNS Attleborough, NR17 2QZ
Register to attend by clicking here:

Thursday 22nd May 2025, 09:30am - 12:30pm Thank you for your interest in our TNS Recruitment Open Day. To confirm your attendance, please fill in the form below:

28/04/2025

Event Title: Bridge 2-ur Career
Event Description:
Why This Event Stands Out
Bridge 2-ur Career is not just another career fair—it’s a 360° career ecosystem designed to empower and connect. With workshops led by industry experts, real-time employer interactions, and post-event resources, attendees gain the tools to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
Exclusive Benefits
Free Resources: Professional resume templates, expert consultations, and post-event on-demand recordings.
Certificates: Boost your LinkedIn profile with a certificate of participation.
Job Board: Access to potential hidden job openings shared exclusively with attendees.
Don’t miss your chance to:
Stand out in the job market with insider skills and connections.
Build up your knowledge of the recruitment processes from the top companies around the area.
Get recognised by top recruiters.

Event Date(s) and Time(s) :
- 5th June – 10:30 – 16:30
- 6th June – 10:30 – 16:30
Event Location: Online
Target Audience – All Year groups
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Facebook: Genisys ARCt
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Registration Link: Sign Up Here!
Event Link: Genisys ARCt Website