The latest jobs, internships and volunteering roles from The Open University

Welcome to the March edition of the Jobs Mailer. The roles below have varying closing dates.

England 

Internships & Placements

UX/UI Design Internship - Summer 2024, Goodnotes (London)

OU Exclusive Hybrid/ Virtual Internship: Marketing Intern, Graham Kirton Ltd (National, UK)

Graduate Schemes

Audit Graduate/Trainee East Midlands 2024, Cooper Parry (East Midlands)

Legal Assistant (Final-Year Students and Graduates), Freeths (Various locations)

Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant, EvoEnergy Ltd (Beeston, East Midlands)

Experienced/Professional Employment

Pathfinder Support Co-ordinator, West Sussex Mind (Littlehampton, West Sussex)

Youth Engagement Outreach Worker (Young Women and Girls Provision - part time), St Gile's Trust (Scarborough, North Yorkshire)

Homelessness Local Connection Disputes – Independent Referee, Local Government Association NGDP (National, UK)

Assistant Psychologist, PJ Care (Peterborough)

Entry Level

National Trainee Legal Adviser Scheme, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) (National, UK)

Trainee Site Chemist, VEOLIA (Marchwood, Southeast)

Volunteering

Social Media Volunteer, Tales to Inspire (Remote)

Upcoming Events & Updates

Microsoft Tech Upskilling Session: Mastering Data Analysis with Excel, 28 March

Explore the arts, culture and heritage sector in England, 18 April

The changing world of language careers, 30 April

Northern Ireland & Ireland

Internships & Placements

5 Day Placement - Law Insight Programme for First Year Law Students, Pinsent Masons (Belfast, Northern Ireland) 

Graduate Schemes

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Academy - Open to Grads from ANY degree background, EY (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

Graduate Analysts / Analytical Chemists, Almac Group (Craigavon, Northern Ireland)

Graduate Technical or Functional Trainee Consultant (Office/Home based), Giveclarity (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

Graduate Engineer - Open to STEM degree students, First Derivative (Belfast/Newry, Northern Ireland / Dublin, Ireland)

Graduate, Audit, Belfast, Autumn 2024 - Open to any degree background, PwC (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

Graduate Environmental Scientist, Atkins (Cork / Dublin / Galway, Republic of Ireland)

Volunteering

Volunteer Childline Counsellor - 4 hours per week (50+ Roles Available), NSPCC (Londonderry / Derry)

Sustainability Research Volunteer, People & Planet (Remote, UK)

Upcoming Events & Updates

Microsoft Tech Upskilling Session: Mastering Data Analysis with Excel, 28 March

Explore the arts, culture and heritage sector in Northern Ireland, 18 April

The changing world of language careers, 30 April

Scotland

Internships & Placements

Publishing Intern, Prepress Projects (Perth, Scotland)

Software Developer Intern, User testing (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Sales Development & Acceleration Intern, User testing (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Software Development Summer Internship (Multiple Roles), Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) (Glasgow, Scotland)

OU Exclusive Hybrid/ Virtual Internship: Marketing Intern, Graham Kirton Ltd (Hybrid - London / Remote, UK)

Summer Placement Programme 2024, Chiene + Tait LLP (Edinburgh / Glasgow / Inverness, Scotland)

Graduate Schemes

Graduate Engineer, Last Mile Infrastructure - Engineering or Science (Hamilton, Scotland)

Graduate Electrical & Electronic Engineer, Bureau Veritas Solutions - Dynamic Positioning & Mission Critical Equipment (Aberdeen, Scotland)

Experienced/Professional Employment

Digital Marketing Assistant, Loch Electronics Limited (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Entry Level

Online (Maths & Physics) Tutor and Creative Assistant, StudySquare Ltd. (Edinburgh / Remote)

Volunteering

Sustainability Research Volunteer, People & Planet (Remote, UK)

Upcoming Events & Updates

Disability & Careers At The BBC: Pacific Quay Open Day, 26 March (Glasgow, Scotland)

Microsoft Tech Upskilling Session: Mastering Data Analysis with Excel, 28 March

Explore the arts, culture and heritage sector in Scotland, 18 April

The changing world of language careers, 30 April

Wales

Internships & Placements

Placement Opportunities, Airbus (Broughton, Flintshire)

OU Exclusive Hybrid/ Virtual Internship: Marketing Intern, Graham Kirton Ltd (Wales)

Graduate Schemes

Supply Chain Graduate Program 2024, Ecolab (Cardiff County, Swansea, Baglan Community)

Experienced/Professional Employment

Financial Wellbeing Coach, St Giles Trust (Cardiff, Newport, Swansea) 

Night Support Worker, The Wallich (Aberystwyth) 

Entertainer, Bluestone Resorts Ltd (Pembrokeshire)

Crown Premises Inspector, Welsh Government (Wales) 

Digital Communications Officer (Content Design), OFGEM (Cardiff) 

Strategy Advisor, OFGEM (Cardiff) 

Entry Level

Sports Activator, Vale of Glamorgan Council (Vale of Glamorgan)

Volunteering

Sustainability Research Volunteer, People & Planet (Remote, UK)

Upcoming Events & Updates

Microsoft Tech Upskilling Session: Mastering Data Analysis with Excel, 28 March

Explore the arts, culture and heritage sector in Wales, 18 April

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, 22 April

The changing world of language careers, 30 April

Employability e-hub Wales is a new resource for students at Welsh universities in Wales, including the OU in Wales. Funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), it equips you with insights and tools to navigate the evolving career landscape in Wales, helping you change or start your career, understand industry jargon and harnessing your transferable skills.

GO Wales- if you're a student studying in Wales looking for some additional support to boost your confidence and reach your career goals, consider applying for the GO Wales programme, where yoou'll receive 1-2-1 support from an advisor. Students interested in finding out more can email gowales@open.ac.uk

Seeking Student Representatives for the OU careers team - great opportunity

The OU’s Careers and Employability Services (CES) is looking for Student Representatives in Wales. Student Reps gain skills highly valued by employers, build confidence and make a valuable contribution to the OU. Reps start April 2024 for 12 months, potentially 16 months. Apply by 15th April.

Cymru

Interniaethau a Lleoliadau

Cyfleeodd Lleoliad, Airbus (Brychdyn, Sir y Fflint)

Interniaeth Hybrid/Rhithiol Unigryw y Brifysgol Agored: Intern Marchnata, Graham Kirton Ltd (Cymru)

Cynllun i Raddedigion

Rhaglen Graddedigion y Gadwyn Gyflenwi 2024, Ecolab (Sir Caerdydd, Abertawe, Cymuned Baglan)

Profiadol/Cyflogaeth Broffesiynol

Hyfforddwr Lles Ariannol, St Giles Trust (Caerdydd, Casnewydd, Abertawe)

Gweithiwr Cefnogaeth Nos, The Wallich (Aberystwyth)

Diddannwr, Bluestone Resorts Ltd (Sir Benfro)

Arolygwr Eiddo’r Goron, Llywodraeth Cymru (Cymru)

Swyddog Cyfathrebu Digidol (Dylunio Cynnwys), OFGEM (Caerdydd)

Cynghorydd Strategol, OFGEM (Caerdydd)

Lefel Mynediad

Ysgogydd Chwaraeon, Cyngor Bro Morgannwg (Bro Morgannwg)

Gwirfoddoli
Gwirfoddolwr Ymchwil Cynaliadwyedd, Y Bobl a’r Blaned (DU)
Digwyddiadau a diweddariadau i ddod

Sesiwn Uwchsgilio Technoleg Microsoft: Meistroli Dadansoddi Data gyda Excel, 28 Mawrth

Archwiliwch y sector celfyddydau, diwylliant a threftadaeth yng Nghymru, 18 Ebrill

Goresgyn Syndrom Ffugiwr, 22 Ebrill

Y byd sydd ohoni i yrfaoedd iaith, 30 Ebrill

Mae E-hwb Cyflogadwyedd Cymru yn adnodd newydd i fyfyrwyr ym mhrifysgolion Cymru, gan gynnwys y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Wedi’i ariannu gan Gyngor Cyllido Addysg Uwch Cymru (CCAUC), mae’n rhoi mewnwelediadau ac offer i chi lywio’r tirlun gyrfa esblygol yng Nghymru, gan eich helpu i newid neu ddechrau eich gyrfa, deall jargon diwydiant a strwythuro’ch sgiliau trosglwyddadwy.

 GO Wales- os ydych chi’n fyfyriwr sy’n astudio yng Nghymru ac yn chwilio am ychydig o gefnogaeth ychwanegol i roi hwb i’ch hyder a chyflawni eich nodau gyrfaol, dylech ystyried gwneud cais am raglen GO Wales, lle byddwch yn derbyn cefnogaeth un i un gan gynghorwr. Gall myfyrwyr sydd â diddordeb i wybod mwy ebostio gowales@open.ac.uk

Yn Galw am Gynrychiolwyr Myfyrwyr ar gyfer tîm gyrfaoedd y Brifysgol Agored – cyfle gwych

Mae Gwasanaethau Gyrfaoedd a Chyflogadwyedd (CES) y Brifysgol Agored yn chwilio am Cynrychiolwyr Myfyrwyr yng Nghymru. Mae Cynrychiolwyr Myfyrwyr yn meithrin sgiliau sy’n werthfawr iawn i gyflogwyr, yn creu hyder ac yn gwneud cyfraniad gwerthfawr i’r Brifysgol Agored. Mae Cynrychiolwyr yn cychwyn ym mis Ebrill 2024 am 12 mis, ac o bosib am 16 mis. Ymgeisiwch erbyn 15 Ebrill.

The employers we work with also regularly hold their own careers events and you can find a list of these events on OpportunityHub. There’s a wealth of advice, interactive tools and downloads to help with CVs, application forms, interviews in the Help Centre, along with resources and practical activities to grow your career confidence. Remember, you can also book a careers consultation to discuss your plans.

There are many more vacancies, internships, and volunteering roles on OpportunityHub. Navigate to the ‘Opportunities’ search tab to find jobs by keyword, opportunity type or location. Our OpportunityHub Help Centre page has login instructions if you need them.

Mae’r cyflogwyr rydym yn cydweithio â hwy hefyd yn cynnal eu digwyddiadau gyrfaoedd eu hunain yn rheolaidd a gallwch ddod o hyd i restr o’r digwyddiadau hyn ar OpportunityHub. Mae digonedd o gyngor, offer rhyngweithiol a lawrlwythiadau i helpu gyda CVau, ffurflenni cais, cyfweliadauyn y Ganolfan Gymorth, ynghyd ag adnoddau a gweithgareddau ymarferol i ddatblygu eich hyder gyrfaol. Cofiwch, gallwch hefyd drefnu ymgynghoriad gyrfaoedd i drafod eich cynlluniau. 

Mae llawer mwy o swyddi gwag, interniaethau a rolau gwirfoddoli ar OpportunityHub. Ewch i'r tab chwilio ‘Cyfleoedd’ i ddod o hyd i swyddi drwy allweddeiriau, math o gyfle neu leoliad. Mae cyfarwyddiadau mewngofnodi ar ein tudalen Canolfan Gymorth OpportunityHub os oes eu hangen arnoch.

We wish you every success in your applications.

The OU’s Careers and Employability Services