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.

Women in Business Programme | PwC | England and Wales | Apply by 10 July

Through our Women in Business programme, we offer undergraduates an engaging and inspiring three-day taster of life at PwC. It’s a great experience, a chance to meet our people and get an introduction to how the business world works. What’s more, successful completion of the programme will lead to an offer to join us on a graduate programme starting in September 2027. Apply if you've already graduated or you're a current student graduating in 2027.

Mentoring programme | Creative Access & FIFTH SEASON | Remote | Apply by 10 July

Creative Access and FIFTH SEASON are thrilled to deliver the first cohort of a brand new mentoring programme for historically under-represented individuals, specifically for those aspiring to enter the industry, as well as entry-level and mid-career professionals looking to develop and progress their careers in production. An exciting opportunity for those looking to build a career in production to receive one-to-one mentoring, industry insight and career guidance from experienced film and television professionals.

Job opportunities with CGI | CGI via Evenbreak | Hybrid | Apply by 17 July

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. Evenbreak are inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to be considered for current and future technology roles at CGI. CGI have three key roles they are interested in interviewing for: Delivery Manager, Java Developer, Technical Lead.