Jobs Mailer August 2026 – Events, graduate schemes, volunteering for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales/Cymru

Our OU in Ireland alumni share how they navigated their studies and employment opportunities to progress towards their goals. Check out the recording:

https://learn1.open.ac.uk/mod/connecthosted/view.php?id=51524

“When you get a degree it opens up different avenues for job opportunities.” Miriam (OU in Ireland Business Management graduate)

“If you’re struggling, definitely go and seek help… they really helped me cross the finish line.” Connor (OU in Ireland Childhood & Youth Studies graduate)

“You don’t have to be straight out of A-levels to get your degree—I started when I was 25.” Shona (OU in Ireland Computing & IT graduate

At this time of year there are lots of external events, so please do visit our external events page.

Recorded webinars, podcasts, and forums

Scotland

Graduate Schemes

Graduate Water Resources Consultant - Water | Stantec | Glasgow

Graduate Data Consultant | Grayce | Aberdeen

Graduate Civil Engineer | Arthian (CSE) - Civil and Structural Engineering | UK

Volunteering

Volunteer Videographer - Social Media | Dalkeith & Districts Citizens Advice Bureau | Dalkeith

Entry Level

Graduate FastTrack Programme | Powering Futures | Edinburgh and Stirling

Junior/Graduate Customer Support Accountant | Free Agent | Edinburgh

Experienced/Professional Employment

Land Manager | Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) | Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth

Project Manager (French Speaking) | FDM Group | Edinburgh

Fundraising Manager with Manipulate Arts (part time) | Creative Scotland | Edinburgh

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner | Penumbra Mental Health | Carntyne

Upcoming Events, Event Recordings & Updates

Career Together - focus time to think about your future - 3 September 2026 12:30 - 13:45: Career Together – focus time to think about your future

Our OU in Scotland alumni share how they used their studies to build confidence, develop career-ready skills and progress into new opportunities. Check out the recording:

Ask alumni: OU graduate stories in Scotland | learn1

“Careers don't have to be a straight line; every step has taught me something and brought me closer to where I am today.” Heather (OU Psychology graduate)

“There are so many opportunities, regardless of your age, your culture or where you are from.” (Gryffydd, OU Computing and IT graduate)

“Studying psychology gave me confidence in my academic ability and critical thinking, and then my ability to open new doors.” Heather (OU Psychology graduate)

“The whole premise of a graduate scheme is they don't expect you to know everything; they expect you to be able to do a degree.” Ben (OU Economics & Mathematical Sciences graduate)

At this time of year there are lots of external events, so please do visit our external events page.

Recorded webinars, podcasts, and forums

Our OU in Scotland alumni share how they navigated their studies and employment opportunities to progress towards their goals. Check out the recording:

Ask alumni: OU graduate stories in Scotland | learn1

Wales

Entry Level

Planning Compliance Officer (Career Pathway) | Cyngor Sir Ddinbych / Denbighshire County Council | Ruthin, Denbighshire

Support Worker - Aberystwyth | Mencap | Aberystwyth

HR Support Advisor | Office For National Statistics | Newport

Experienced/Professional Employment

Chartered Building or Quantity Surveyor - Complex Caseworker and Litigation Lead | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) | Cardiff

Senior Production Scientist | BBI Solutions | Caerphilly

Marketing Officer | M Sparc | Gwynedd

Senior Business Analyst | Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) | Cardiff

Solution Architect - Digital Platforms | Admiral Group PLC | Cardiff/Remote

Aviation, Maritime and Logistics Support Officer | Welsh Government | Cardiff

Project Manager | Intellectual Property Office (IPO) | Monmouthshire

Head of Policy & Campaigns (Wales) | Mind | Cardiff

Graduate Schemes

Graduate Human Resources Trainee | FireRite | Caerphilly

Planning Professional Trainee | Cyngor Gwynedd | Caernarfon

Graduate Software Engineer | Grayce | Bridgend

Graduate Leadership Programme Sales and Marketing | TTI Group - Techtronic Industries | Swansea

Volunteering

Volunteer JOY Maker | Grand Depart GB | Wales/UK

Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 Cheer Station Volunteer | The Stroke Association | Cardiff

Upcoming Events & Updates

GradCon Cymru | Darogan | Caerdydd

Our OU in Wales alumni share how they navigated their studies and employment opportunities to progress towards their goals. Check out the recording:

https://learn1.open.ac.uk/mod/connecthosted/view.php?id=51525

"Often the skills you learn in one sector with one qualification are very transferable to different situations" (Anne, MA Education graduate)

"If you can portray the very skill set you've got from your life experience, your job experience then that's really what's important" (Dominic, BEng Engineering graduate)

"You're not stuck because of decisions you make in your 20s or 30s, you know, you can just keep adapting to what suits you at any particular moment in time" (Ray, BSc Mathematics graduate)

Recorded webinars, podcasts, and forums

Employability-Wales

Every student in Wales can now access employability support designed to help you build confidence and plan your next steps. after graduation.

We can help you:

see job opportunities and meet employers
develop a career plan and make career choices
support with CVs/applications and practise recruitment activities
find work experience, internships or volunteer placements
Students interested in finding out more can email employability-wales-students@open.ac.uk

You can book a phone call or Teams call on this link:

https://outlook.office.com/book/EmployabilityWales@openuniv.onmicrosoft.com/

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 consultationto 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.

Interested in finding more roles? Search for other jobs currently available.
Want to attend events with the employers we work with? Browse our events.
Worried that your CV isn’t helping you stand out? Get advice.
Need a confidence boost? See what resources are available to you.
Feeling completely stuck with your career plan? Book an appointment with the careers team.

We wish you every success in your applications.

The OU’s Careers and Employability Services

Croeso i’n rhifyn newydd o’r Wales Jobs Mailer. Am gyfleoedd yn yr Alban, Lloegr ac Iwerddon, edrychwch ar Dudalen Newyddion Jobs Mailer.

Cymru

Lefel mynediad

Swyddog Cydymffurfiaeth Cynllunio (Llwybr Gyrfa) | Cyngor Sir Ddinbych| Rhuthun, Sir Ddinbych

Gweithiwr Cymorth- Aberystwyth | Mencap | Aberystwyth

Cynghorydd Cymorth AD | Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol | Casnewydd

Profiadol/Cyflogaeth Broffesiynol

Syrfëwr Adeiladu neu Feintiau Siartredig - Gweithiwr Achosion Cymhleth ac Arweinydd Ymgyfreitha | Cyllid a Thollau EF (CThEF) | Caerdydd

Uwch Wyddonydd Cynhyrchu | BBI Solutions | Caerffili

Swyddog Marchnata | M Sparc | Gwynedd

Uwch Ddadansoddwr Busnes | Asiantaeth Forwrol a Gwylwyr y Glannau (MCA) | Caerdydd

Pensaer Datrysiadau - Platfformau Digidol | Admiral Group PLC | Caerdydd/O Bell

Swyddog Cymorth Hedfan, Morwrol a Logisteg | Llywodraeth Cymru | Caerdydd

Rheolwr Prosiect | Swyddfa Eiddo Deallusol (IPO) | Sir Fynwy

Pennaeth Polisi ac Ymgyrchoedd (Cymru) | Mind | Caerdydd

Cynlluniau i Raddedigion

Hyfforddai Adnoddau Dynol Graddedig | FireRite | Caerffili

Hyfforddai Proffesiynol Cynllunio | Cyngor Gwynedd | Caernarfon

Peiriannydd Meddalwedd Graddedig | Grayce | Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr

Rhaglen Arweinyddiaeth Gwerthu a Marchnata i Raddedigion | TTI Group - Techtronic Industries | Abertawe

Gwirfoddoli

Gwirfoddolwr JOY Maker | Grand Depart GB | Cymru/DU

Hanner Marathon Caerdydd 2026 Gwirfoddolwr Gorsaf Annog | Cymdeithas Strôc | Caerdydd

Digwyddiadau a Diweddariadau Ar y Gweill

GradCon Cymru | Darogan | Caerdydd

Mae ein cyn-fyfyrwyr o Brifysgol Agored Cymru yn rhannu sut y gwnaethon nhw lywio eu hastudiaethau a chyfleoedd cyflogaeth i symud ymlaen at eu nodau. Gwrandewch ar y recordiad:

https://learn1.open.ac.uk/mod/connecthosted/view.php?id=51525

“Yn aml mae’r sgiliau rydych chi’n eu dysgu mewn un sector gydag un cymhwyster yn gallu cael eu trosglwyddo’n hawdd iawn i wahanol sefyllfaoedd” (Anne, graddedig MA mewn Addysg)

“Os gallwch chi bortreadu’r union set sgiliau sydd gennych o’ch profiad bywyd, eich profiad swydd yna dyna beth sy’n bwysig mewn gwirionedd” (Dominic, graddedig BEng mewn Peirianneg)

“Nid ydych chi’n gaeth oherwydd penderfyniadau rydych chi’n eu gwneud yn eich 20au neu 30au, wyddoch chi, gallwch chi barhau i addasu i’r hyn sy’n addas i chi ar unrhyw adeg benodol” (Ray, graddedig BSc mewn Mathemateg)

Fforymau, podlediadau, a gweminarau wedi’u recordio

Cyflogadwyedd-Cymru

Gall pob myfyriwr yng Nghymru bellach gyrchu mynediad cymorth cyflogadwyedd sydd wedi’i ddylunio i’ch helpu i fagu hyder a chynllunio’ch camau nesaf ar ôl graddio.

Gallwn eich helpu i:

i weld cyfleoedd gwaith a chwrdd â chyflogwyr
i ddatblygu cynllun gyrfa a gwneud dewisiadau o ran gyrfaoedd
drwy roi cymorth gyda CV/ceisiadau ac ymarfer gweithgareddau recriwtio
i ddod o hyd i brofiad gwaith, interniaethau neu leoliadau gwirfoddoli

Gall myfyrwyr sydd â diddordeb mewn gwybod mwy ebostio employability-wales-students@open.ac.uk

Gallwch drefnu galwad ffôn neu alwad Teams drwy ddefnyddio’r ddolen hon:

https://outlook.office.com/book/EmployabilityWales@openuniv.onmicrosoft.com/

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 deunydd lawrlwythadwy i helpu gyda CVs, ffurflenni cais, cyfweliadau yn y Ganolfan Gymorth, ynghyd ag adnoddau a gweithgareddau ymarferol i ddatblygu eich hyder yng nghyd-destun eich gyrfa. Cofiwch, gallwch hefyd drefnu ymgynghoriad gyrfaoedd i drafod eich cynlluniau. Mae yna lawer mwy o swyddi gwag, interniaethau a swyddi gwirfoddol ar OpportunityHub. Ewch i’r tab chwilota ‘Opportunities’i ddod o hyd i swyddi yn ôl allweddair, math o gyfle neu leoliad. Mae cyfarwyddiadau mewngofnodi ar ein tudalen Canolfan Gymorth OpportunityHubos oes eu hangen arnoch.

Diddordeb mewn dod o hyd i ragor o rolau? Chwiliwch am swyddi eraill sydd ar gael ar hyn o bryd.
Eisiau mynychu digwyddiadau gyda’r cyflogwyr rydym ni’n gweithio â nhw? Edrychwch ar ein digwyddiadau.
Poeni nad yw eich CV yn eich helpu i sefyll allan? Mynnwch gyngor.
Angen hwb i’ch hyder? Gwelwch pa adnoddau sydd ar gael i chi.
Teimlo ar goll gyda’ch cynllun gyrfa? Gwnewch apwyntiad gyda’r tîm gyrfaoedd.

Dymunwn bob llwyddiant i chi gyda’ch ceisiadau.

Gwasanaethau Gyrfaoedd a Chyflogadwyedd y Brifysgol Agored.