Join the Placement Preparation Programme
Our Placement Preparation Programme is designed to give you the tools, confidence and knowledge to successfully navigate the application process. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to search for opportunities, this programme will help you take the next step. Covering everything you need to get started, it's the ideal foundation for your placement journey.
Part-time Jobs
To check out the full range of roles, head to MyCareer.
- SEN Teaching Assistant | Portsmouth | £13.80-£15.00 per hour
- Face-to-Face Fundraisers Level 1 - RNLI | Portsmouth | £12.90 per hour
- Tutor (Casual) | Remote Working | £18-£25 per hour
- Guaranteed Hour Domiciliary Care Assistant - Fareham | Fareham and Gosport | £Competitive
- UKSA Skills for Space - Internship Programme | Nationwide | £Competitive
- Business Planning and Sales Operations Intern | Basingstoke | National Minimum Wage
Get your application and CV checked at our daily drop-in
Applying to a part-time role? Don't forget to drop by the Careers Centre, Monday-Friday between 1.00pm-4.00pm, to get your CV checked with our Student Advice team.
Placement roles
Whether you're searching for a placement role or need help with your applications, we're here to provide all the expertise you need. Below are just some of the vacancies available for a placement year in 2026/27:
Exclusive to University of Portsmouth students:
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Communications Assistant with UoP Careers and Employability | On campus, Portsmouth | £20,000- £25,000
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Information Assistant with UoP Careers and Employability | On campus, Portsmouth | £20,000- £25,000
Below are some of this week's vacancies available for a placement year in 2026/27:
- Voyage Program September 2026 - Food and Beverage Operations with Marriott | Various Locations | £Competitive
- Fan Experience Internship with Wrexham AFC | Wales | £Competitive
- Commercial Contracts Placement with Acron Aviation | Crawley | £Competitive
- Finance Rotational Placement with CooperVision | Fareham | £Competitive
- Fan Experience Internship with Wrexham AFC | Wales | £Competitive
- Property Internship with Sephora | London | £Competitive
- *UoP Exclusive* Manufacturing Software Engineer Student Placement with Gill Group | Lymington | £24,800
- Finance Rotational Placement with CooperVision | Fareham | £Competitive
- Fan Experience Internship with Wrexham AFC | Wales | £Competitive
- Commercial Contracts Placement with Acron Aviation | Crawley | £Competitive
- Sports Science Internship with Wrexham AFC | Wales | £Competitive
- Fan Experience Internship with Wrexham AFC | Wales | £Competitive
- Practical Reserve Placement with Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust | London | National Minimum Wage
- *UoP Exclusive* Manufacturing Software Engineer Student Placement with Gill Group | Lymington | £24,800
- Renewable Energy Consultant with Stantec | Various UK Locations | £Competitive
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Student with Landmarc | Wiltshire | £25,063
Join our Placement Clubs
Twice a week, you can join your friends, previous placement students and Placement Advisers to search for roles in a relaxed environment. Drop in anytime between 11.00am-1.00pm and work at your own pace.
Volunteering
Give back to your community while gaining valuable skills for your CV. Here are just a few of the volunteering opportunities available through MyCareer:
- Volunteer Museum Buggy Driver - The Mary Rose
- Porter's Garden Volunteer - Portsmouth Historic Quarter
- Junior Upskill Mentor Programme Mentee/Volunteer - Royal Yachting Association
- Volunteer Event Photographer - The Tullett Islanders Portsmouth Hockey Event - 23rd/24th May 2026
- Event Volunteer - Portsmouth Pretty Muddy - Saturday 9th May 2026 - 8.30am-3.00pm
Graduate Jobs
- Graduate Overhead Line Design Engineer | Yorkshire | £30,000-£35,000
- Junior Lighting Designer | Hilsea | £20,000-£25,000
- Graduate Sports Assistant | Poole | £21,350
- Science Graduates for Teaching Assistant Permanent Roles | Various Locations | £20,000-£25,000
- Trainee Technical Specialist | Nationwide | £Competitive
- Sales Development Representative | Cosham | £25,000-£30,000
Are you a final-year student or recent graduate? Register with the Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
If you are a final-year undergraduate student interested in securing a graduate-level role in Portsmouth or the surrounding areas, you can register with our free Graduate Recruitment Consultancy service run by university staff. If you are a Master's student, you need to register here.
The recruitment team is on hand to offer support with interviews and feedback and help source jobs on your behalf. Some of the roles they work with do not get advertised anywhere else!
Accessing MyCareer
MyCareer is your portal to paid work, volunteering, events, 1:1 career support and more.
Sign In
If you're having issues accessing MyCareer please get in touch with us by visiting the Careers and Employability Centre, calling us on 023 9284 2684, or emailing careers@port.ac.uk.
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