Student Volunteering Week: 9-15 February
Student Volunteering Week is an annual celebration of the amazing work our volunteers do. Throughout the week, you can take part in one‑off volunteering activities that are hands‑on, sociable and a great way to meet people while giving back. Whether you’re curious, keen to help out or just want to try something different, there’s something for everyone!
Part-time Jobs
To check out the full range of roles, head to MyCareer.
- Pharmacy Assistant | Portsmouth and Southampton | £Competitive
- Event & Marketing Support Assistant with Network My Club | Portsmouth | National Minimum Wage
- Bar & Waiting Staff with Summerley Recruitment | South East | £12.71-£14.40 per hour
- Marketing & Content Production Assistant with IBD Partnership Group | Portsmouth | £20,000-£25,000 pro rata
- Early Cancer Institute Summer Programme 2026 | Cambridge | 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:
- *UoP Exclusive* IS Student Placement - Information Management (Data Analyst) | On Campus | 12 months | £24,310
- Entertainment Content Intern with LEGO | London | 12 months | £Competitive
- Law Placement Year with Michelmores | Bristol and Exeter | 12 months | £Competitive
- *UoP Exclusive* Undergraduate Placement: Business and Marketing Assistant | Southampton | 12 months | £Competitive
- Placement Analyst with Worcester Warriors | Worcester | 12 months | £Competitive
- NHS Talking Therapies Undergraduate Placement | London | 9 months with option to extend | £Competitive
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:
- Reading Scheme - Manor Infants
- Lunchtime Play Leaders - Fernhurst Junior School
- Social Media Producer Volunteer - Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service
- Cycling Event Volunteers - Portsmouth Climate Action
- Volunteer Repairer - Repair Cafe Gosport
- TikTok Content Creator Volunteer - Endometriosis South Coast
Careers Events
- Getting Started with the Portsmouth Award | Monday 2 February, 11am-12pm | Careers Centre, Rosalind Franklin Building
- International students: Part time jobs and work experience | Tuesday 3 February, 11am-12pm | Careers Centre, Rosalind Franklin Building
- KPMG on Campus | Tuesday 3 February, 11am-14.30pm | University Library
- Application Bootcamp with KPMG | Tuesday 3 February, 3pm-4pm | Richmond Building
- Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace - What they are and how to ask for them | Wednesday 4 February, 12.30pm-13.30pm | Careers Centre, Rosalind Franklin Building
Find all careers events on the MyCareer Calendar.
Graduate Jobs
- Competition Economist with OxFirst | London | £Competitive
- Graduate Financial Trader with Spreadex | St Albans | £Competitive
- Graduate Bridges and Civil Structures Engineer | Cardiff and Bristol | £Competitive
- Assistant Seasonal Ecologist with Countryside Jobs Service | London | £Competitive
- Trainee Fund Accountant/Trainee Corporate Administrator with Aztec | Fareham | £25,000-£30,000
- Junior Project Manager with JSA | Nationwide | £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.