Graduate Jobs Listing – May 2024

As part of being a member of the University of Brighton Alumni Association, you are eligible for lifelong Careers and Employability one-to-one support.

We’re back with the May edition of our monthly jobs listing for graduates, highlighting roles hand-selected by our Careers and Employability experts to help new graduates find employment. Browse through the roles and remember to sign up for Careers Connect to get one-to-one careers support.

If you’re interested in any of the roles below, please apply sooner rather than later, as some roles might close sooner than advertised due to high volumes of applications.

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Another great resource available is Graduates First. If you need support with mock interviews, understanding potential assessments and CV tips check out our Graduates First resource or book an appointment with the Careers Development Advisors. You can access Graduates First with a university email, which is valid for 18 months after you graduate.

School of Business and Law graduates

Finance Officer

Company: Activity Alliance

Salary: £28,147 (Grade: C5)

Closing date: 14/06/2024

We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join our high-performing team and provide excellent financial support to the organisation. We are looking for a qualified professional to support our Finance Manager in day-to-day financial activities. The postholder will need to show attention to detail in the transactional management of finances. You will need to have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting different teams with their finance requirements. This includes raising purchase orders, invoices, travel bookings, budget responsibility, and report analysis.

Graduate Human Resources

Company: BAE Systems

Salary: £34,000

Closing date: 31/08/202

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise – you’ll to deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. Driven by a passion for developing world-class defence products; with ground-breaking technology, a collaborative culture and endless opportunities – you’ll be part of a team building the future, today. Work-life balance is very important. You’ll be part of an inclusive, supportive team throughout your programme, and empowered to take your career in the direction that suits you.

Training Contract London

Company: Slaughter and May 

Salary: £55,000

Closing date: 05/07/2024

Slaughter and May has a global reputation for providing outstanding legal services. The strength of our practice is reflected in the multi-jurisdictional nature of our work and our international client base. All trainees complete at least two six-month seats in our Corporate and M&A and Financing groups. Subject to gaining some contentious experience, you choose where to spend your remaining time. It can be divided into two or three specialist areas or focused on one. Our specialist groups include: Competition; Disputes and Investigations; Financial Regulation; Pensions; Employment and Incentives; Real Estate; Technology, Digital, Data and IP; Tax and Sustainability and Climate Change.

School of Applied Sciences graduates

Graduate Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor

Company: Costain

Salary: Competitive and benefits

Closing date: Ongoing

Costain offers an excellent opportunity for SHE Graduate’s to work across numerous sectors including Water, Rail, Highways, Integrated Transport, Aviation, Nuclear, Energy and Oil and Gas. This allows for fast progression and experiences meeting different clients, contractors and cultures in different locations across the United Kingdom in cities and rural areas. As well as the Costain Graduate Scheme the SHE Team offers the SHE Academy which is a mixtures of SHE trainee’s, apprentices and Graduates. 

Observational Research Executive

Company: Adelphi

Salary: Competitive and benefits

Closing date: Ongoing

Adelphi Real World is a global consultancy in healthcare. We collect and interrogate real world data to aid the pharmaceutical industry in understanding the management and treatment of specific diseases. To assist with the Bespoke project team in conducting global non-interventional studies across a range of therapy areas to meet clients’ needs. You will work collaboratively with an enthusiastic and cohesive team, supporting various research projects from study design through to reporting and publication. This role would suit someone looking to develop existing research skills in a commercial environment.

Graduate Engineering Geologists/Geotechnical Engineers/Geoscientists

Company: Jacobs

Salary: Competitive and benefits

Closing date: Ongoing

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities, and societies worldwide.  As a Jacobs Graduate you will be part of a larger network of talent who are Challenging Today and Reinventing Tomorrow.  We seek graduates from a range of disciplines including, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Engineering, Geomorphology and Geohazard Risk Assessment, Geophysics, Geology and Hydrogeology, to contribute to our diverse and exciting projects.

School of Sport and Health Sciences graduates

Commercial Operations Manager

Company: World Rugby

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 07/06/2024

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women’s RWC 2025) will be the 10th edition of the women’s tournament. World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and UK Sport. We are looking to appoint a Commercial Operations Manager to ensure the Commercial Rights of the various RWC stakeholders are delivered at the selected RWC venues. This role will be responsible for all venues in the lead up to the Tournament and will then become Commercial Venue Manager at one or more venues during the Event. They will form part of a broader delivery team responsible for managing the commercial rights and contracts for the RWC 2025 Commercial Partners. 

Business Insight Officer

Company: CIMSPA

Salary: £24,996 to £28,133 per annum

Closing date: 14/06/2024

CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, committed to supporting, developing and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active. We are looking for a Business Insight Officer to support the organisation’s growth. You will contribute towards CIMSPA’s insight and business transformation and use data analysis to influence our strategy, products, services and business decision making.

Golf Foundation Regional Development Officer

Company: Golf Foundation

Salary: £27,500 plus generous car allowance and other benefits such as private health care

Closing date: 03/06/2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team of Regional Development Officers and coordinate Golf Foundation programmes in the South East region of England. You will work closely with PGA Coaches and officials/volunteers in golf clubs, and in partnership with officers from England Golf, to help more young people ‘Start and Stay’ in the sport. In addition, the successful candidate will work with a variety of national and local partners such as StreetGames, School Games Organisers, clubs and schools to help more young people enjoy the playing and personal benefits of golf.

School of Art and Media graduates

ACS Studio Prize         

Company: Artists Collecting Society

Salary: Competition Prize £6000

Closing date: N/A

ACS is offering a recent graduate the chance to win £6,000 to contribute to the cost of an artist’s studio in a UK city of their choice. This year, ACS has once again partnered with Gurr Johns International, a global independent art advisory and appraisal group, to offer this year’s five finalists the opportunity to take part in a group exhibition at Gurr Johns. The exhibition will take place in their St James’s first-floor gallery in autumn 2024.

Junior Brand Designer

Company: Craft Agency

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000

Closing date: 01/07/2024

An award-winning brand agency that works across all touchpoints to get people talking and stay talking about their client’s brands. Combining strategy and analysis with beautiful craft and knockout delivery, they’re the masterminds behind some of the world’s best-known brands – developing everything from campaigns and packaging to entire identity pieces. Big on sticking to their values, this is a place where you’ll be empowered to own what you do, with dedicated training and development channels and top-notch agency culture.

Graphic Novel & Film Assistant

Company: Empire Cosmic

Salary: Not disclosed

Closing date: 30/06/2024

Empire Cosmic is looking for a Graphic Novel & Film Assistant – we’re a tiny creative group with big ambitions. We work across graphic novels, fiction, and film, and launch in 2025. The ideal applicant will have the following: Brilliant graphic design skills, including familiarity with Canva and Adobe suite / An editorial eye, with the ability to analyse a graphic novel script or novel manuscript with thoughtfulness and creativity / Amazing organisational and coordination skills, able to wrangle freelance artists and ensure all materials are submitted on time. Some knowledge of marketing/PR and promotion.

School of Education graduates

Summer School Staff

Company: Project International

Salary: £460 – £590 per week plus food and accommodation

Closing date: 20/06/2024

We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who are passionate about working with children and young people from all over the world. Most positions involve the teaching of English as a foreign language in addition to the organisation of activities (sporting & non sporting), helping out with social events in the evenings, escorting excursions, and day and evening residential duties. To teach, applicants need to be fluent speakers. Teacher training is provided.

Customer Support Officer

Company: Pupil Progress

Salary: £20,000 to £24,999

Closing date: 16/06/2024

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a major role in a rapidly growing EdTech company. Working closely with one of the co-founders, you will be encouraged to enhance and grow your skills in a customer support role. You will be responsible for all aspects of customer support, including producing support material, developing systems, and leading training sessions for using our platform. By advising on new developments, improvements and reporting back on user experience you will be instrumental in the ongoing development of our platform.

Exam Invigilator

Company: Teach Now

Salary: £13.50 an hour

Closing date: 16/06/2024

Teach Now are based in North London and have been recruiting brilliant ECTs for over 150 primary and secondary schools across North, West and East London since 2016.  We also work on behalf of Barnet Local Authority- Barnet is London’s second largest local authority and is a fabulous place to live and work. As experts in the field of ECT recruitment, we are very confident that we can help you find your dream role in one of our London schools.

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering graduates

Junior Sustainability Consultant

Company: AESG

Salary: Competitive and benefits

Closing date: Ongoing

Due to continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm: We are headquartered in London, Singapore and Dubai, working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. The role will offer the opportunity for involvement in all aspects of sustainability design, strategy, and engineering throughout the built environment, whilst gaining valued experience in client engagement, commercial management and tender creation & management.

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scheme

Company: AtkinsRealis

Salary: £29,000 to £32,750 and benefits

Closing date: 01/07/2024

Atkins, operating under AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. Join our Graduate Development Programme where you’ll be trusted with complex work and supported by your peers, line managers and senior leaders. We’ll give you everything you need to thrive; from plenty of opportunities in areas you’re interested in, to flexibility for work, life and study – not to mention excellent training and support to develop professionally. Join us: you’ll be in great company.

Graduate Civil Engineer

Company: Assystem

Salary: Competitive and benefits

Closing date: Ongoing

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. As a graduate at Assystem, from Day 1 you will be welcomed to the Assystem family, we will focus on getting you up to speed on what we do, our values, and what you can look forward to on our 2-year experience. As part of the programme, you will have access to Mentors, benefit from peer-to-peer learning through our Graduate Forums, identify and develop skills through our upskilling framework, and the opportunity to work across different industries and customers.

School of Humanities and Social Science graduates

2024 Global Graduate Program

Company: Ramsay Health

Salary: £30,000

Closing date: 23/06/2024

We are looking for graduates who wish to develop a career in healthcare. This will be your opportunity to gain in-depth and varied experience across our Hospital operations environments. Our Global Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity for graduates who are flexible, mobile and dedicated to making a difference, to experience our business from many angles. The 24-month programme will include 3 x 8-month rotations that include Hospital (Operations) and regional exposure, development of your managerial skills and an opportunity to meet the global executive team.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Company: STR Group

Salary: £25,000 to £29,999

Closing date: 25/06/2024

Are you a recent Graduate or already working in a sales environment? Are you naturally competitive and money driven? We have been providing specialist permanent and contract recruitment services since 2000 and employ over 150 staff. STR Group is a recruitment company that is comprised of 6 niche brands, working in Life Sciences, Architecture & Interior Design, Automation, Maritime, Engineering & Manufacturing and Built Environment.

Graduate Sales Development Representative

Company: Ubuntu

Salary: £40,000+

Closing date: 01/08/2024

In partnership with Google, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft, Canonical helps companies become more agile, productive and adopt new technologies faster. Examples of customer success include  AI, Blockchain, IoT, Advanced Robotics and self-driving cars, where Ubuntu is the preferred development platform. We consider our sales development organization to be the best technology sales academy in the market, and as such, we select exceptional and ambitious candidates to join our team. You will enjoy this role if you are organized, persistent, charismatic, and hard-working. You will need to be interested in tech and its business implications.