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 includes numerous events with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Journalist (EXTEND) Wales Sport Digital | BBC Wales | Wales | Apply by 7 June 2026

This is an opportunity to be part of the BBC Sport Wales team covering sporting stories from across Wales. This role will involve managing and coordinating the BBC Sport Wales social media channels as well as producing content for them. Covering sport in the country on a national and domestic basis and helping shape the growth on these platforms.

Paid opportunities to support the activities of the WELS Black Students Network (WELS-BSN) | The Open University | Remote | Apply by 8 June 2026

The OU WELS Black Students Network (WELS-BSN) was established to provide a space for students who identify as Black to meet, share their experiences and support each other during their studies. We seek to recruit 1 Student Leader to oversee the network and 2 x Student Co-ordinators who will support the Student Leader to manage and moderate the network over the 26/27 academic year.

Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Renewed Resilience Project Assistant | Evenbreak | East Lancashire/Hybrid | Apply by 14 June 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 placement would be hosted by Heritage Trust Northwest based in Barrowford, East Lancashire.

Lived Experience Volunteer | Plus Importance Project | Remote | Apply by 14 June 2026

As a Lived Experience Volunteer, you will ensure the Plus Importance Project is representative of different identities. You will support us by forming part of our Lived Experience Panel where you will share your opinions and personal experiences to help inform our work.