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.
Finance Internship | Evenbreak – M&G PLC | Edinburgh | Apply by 10 Feb 2026
Evenbreak is an international job board for anyone who identifies as deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or people who have a long-term health condition find inclusive employers. This job is being advertised on behalf of M&G plc by Evenbreak. Join us on 22 June 2026 for an eight week internship to gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and build a strong understanding of Finance within the Financial Services Industry.
Destination STEM Programme 2026 | Windsor Fellowship | UK | Apply by 15 Feb 2026
The Windsor Fellowship Destination STEM Programme is a free, UK-wide mentoring and employability programme supporting STEM students and graduates from underrepresented backgrounds to take the next step into STEM employment. This year’s programme will run from March to September 2026.
Three Mini Access Pupillages for Under-represented Groups | Ten Old Square | London | Apply by 1 Mar 2026
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.
