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.
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
We recommend starting your search using our online jobs board, MyCareer. You can also find general online job boards and advice through our Graduate Jobs page.
Sector Specific Job Boards
- 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.
Recruitment agencies
Recruitment consultants work with individuals to help them find suitable work to match their skills. Agency Central is the UK's leading recruitment agency directory. An advanced search and filter system finds the agencies which match your needs.
Are you looking for a role in Hampshire? Our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy can help!
If you're in the final year of your degree, you can register for support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy. They work with over 3,000 employers in the local area to place our students into fantastic graduate careers.
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.
Learn how to send a speculative application
Start your own business
Freelancing is another career path for those in Mathematics and can find work in various capacities, including consulting, operations analysis, and performing simulations, particularly for financial companies. Many mathematicians also pursue freelancing through tutoring or other roles where they can leverage their mathematical skills. Our Student Startup team can offer further support with freelancing and starting your own business.
