Employers value OU students for their diverse perspectives, as well as for their skills and qualities, and many aim to create more diverse workforces to include those perspectives. Some roles require people with specific characteristics and/or lived experiences. Below are some of the current roles from employers seeking to increase diversity or gain insights into a range of societal factors and individual characteristics.

Please also take a look at our external events page which include numerous events with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Three Mini Access Pupillages for Under-represented Groups | Ten Old Square | London | Apply by 1 March

Chambers offers non-assessed mini-pupillages to those who would like to gain experience of life in a Chancery set. Mini-pupillages generally take place over 2 days and we usually offer 9 a year. As a mini-pupil you will sit with a member of Chambers and look at the work undertaken by them. You may also end up attending court or a conference with a member of Chambers.

Graduate Building Services Engineering | Evenbreak - Laing O'Rourke | London | Apply by 31 January

We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Disability Forum Internship | Inclusion Scotland | Edinburgh | Apply by 6 February

This internship offers a practical opportunity to improve how disability, long-term health conditions, and reasonable adjustments are understood and supported across the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS).

Project Assistant Internship | Inclusion Scotland | Edinburgh | Apply by 26 January

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to support our projects. we are developing around working with older people in Glasgow in the build-up and during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.