Finding a job
Maths
Careers and occupations with a maths degree are varied and numerous. Some of the job areas you could get involved in are: statistical work; actuary and risk management; quant (applying mathematical and computing methods of analysis to financial problems); finance, accounting and banking; operational research; computing; teaching; retail merchandising; human resources and administration, so some thought as to which area(s) you are particularly interested in will help you to target your job search.
On this page you will find employers to consider, useful websites to help kickstart your job search, and top tips for success.
Employers who recruit in these areas
- Statistical, financial, banking and insurance services
- Aerospace and defence companies
- Education providers
- Telecommuications, computing and engineering companies
- Risk management and actuarial organisations
- Utility, transport and travel companies
- Science and technology laboratories
Useful jobsites for maths graduates
- Office for National Statistics - The Office for National Statistics is responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the UK's economy, population and society.
- Government Statistical Service - The GSS collects, analyses and publishes official statistics.
- GCHQ - The Government Communications Headquarters for national intelligence and security.
- Government Operational Research Service - GORS supports policy-making, strategy and operations, and employs around 500 analysts.
- Met Office - The Met Office is the UK's national weather service.
- Highways England - Specialists in modernising and maintaining the UK's highways.
- BAE Systems - A global defence and aerospace company.
- Atomic Weapons Establishment - AWE support the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrence programme and national nuclear security.
- Defence Jobs - An online jobs board which provides a full range of UK roles within a variety of industries.
- Experian - Experian Decision Analytics provides credit risk and fraud management consulting services and products.
- Machine Intelligence Research Institute - MIRI is an artificial intelligence research center.
- acadjobs.com - An online jobs board which provides information on national and international job vacancies for mathematicians.
- Maths Careers - A site managed and maintained by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, providing links to companies that recruit qualified and practising mathematicians.
- WISE - Job vacancies focused on STEM occupations.
- Step Recruitment - provider of paid graduate internships, placements and permanent opportunities across a range of sectors.
- The Institute of Risk Management - A leading body for professional risk management.
- STEM Graduates - A recruitment agency that support students and graduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
- STEM Recruitment Solutions - An independent consultancy for the scientific, technology, engineering and manufacturing industries.
- Graduate Recruitment Bureau - a specialist recruitment agency placing graduates into relevant opportunities. They work with graduate recruiters across sectors, including some of the UK’s fastest growing companies.
- FS people - a specialist bespoke recruitment company dedicated to the financial services industry.
- TopFinancialJobs - specialist recruitment website for accounting, banking, insurance and financial services worldwide.
- Hays – the Banking and Financial Markets team at Hays specialise and place graduates, whether they are looking for a permanent job or temporary role in investment management companies, banks, private equity, investment banking and more.
Speculative applications
Speculative applications involve sending a CV and cover letter to an employer to ask if they have any vacancies, even if the company is not currently advertising for a role. They're a great way to access "hidden jobs" that go unadvertised.
Submitting a speculative application shows your interest in a specific company and your willingness to go above and beyond to develop your skills and understanding of the industry.
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Top tips for success
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Keep your online job search flexible - some employers might use different titles to describe the same role.
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Keep up to date with industry news and trends by following professional organisations on social media and checking out their website .
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Attend career events to brush up on employability skills and network with employers.
- Diversify your job search by using different key terms - some jobs may have different names, but are essentially the same. You could also include terms in your search such as ‘graduate’, ‘entry level’, or ‘junior’.
- Use LinkedIn to connect with companies you’re interested in working for and build a network of professional contacts. Companies will often post about relevant news going on in the sector and share their job listings. You can find out more about using LinkedIn in our guide.
