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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.
- Assistant Swimming Teacher - Level 1 | Portsmouth | National Minimum Wage
- Housekeeper - Rowan's Hospice | Waterlooville | National Minimum Wage
- Weekends Room Assistant | Cosham | National Minimum Wage
- University Ambassador | On Campus | £13.45 per hour
- Immersive Experience Actor | Various Locations | 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:
Below are some of this week's vacancies available for a placement year in 2026/27:
- EMEA Finance Student Placement with Kenvue | Reading | £Competitive
- Compliance and Legal Admin Associate with iDAD | Petersfield | £Competitive
- Marketing Intern with NFL | London | £Competitive
- Store Design Industrial Placement with TJX Europe | Watford | £Competitive
- Marketing Intern with NFL | London | £Competitive
- Cyber Incident Operations Industrial Placement with HMRC | Leeds | £31,096 - £33,270
- EMEA Finance Student Placement with Kenvue | Reading | £Competitive
- Compliance and Legal Admin Associate with iDAD | Petersfield | £Competitive
- Marketing Intern with NFL | London | £Competitive
- Cyber Incident Operations Industrial Placement with HMRC | Leeds | £31,096 - £33,270
- Student Placement (Scientist - Immunoassay) with Resolian | Cambridgeshire | £Competitive
- Sports Science Placement with Stevenage FC | Stevenage
- Marketing Intern with NFL | London | £Competitive
- EMEA Finance Student Placement with Kenvue | Reading | £Competitive
- Fuel System Engineer with Airbus | South West | £Competitive
- Cyber Incident Operations Industrial Placement with HMRC | Leeds | £31,096 - £33,270
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:
Careers Events
- KPMG The Next Step Hub | Tuesday 21 April, 11am-3pm | University Library
- Startup Mini Masterclass - Embracing AI: Practical Tools to Make Startup Life Easier | Wednesday 22 April, 12pm-1pm | Online
- Placement Preparation Programme 2026 - Understanding your Placement Options | Wednesday 22 April, 1pm-2pm | Richmond Building LT1
- Marketing yourself as an international student for the UK graduate job market and VISA options | Thursday 23 April, 11am-12pm | Careers Centre Rosalind Franklin East
- LinkedIn Essentials | Thursday 23 April, 1pm-2pm | Careers Centre Rosalind Franklin East
Find all careers events on the MyCareer Calendar.
Graduate Jobs
- Mechanical Engineer I | Frimley | £Competitive
- Assistant Account Executive | Manchester | £25,000-£30,000
- Graduate Estimator with West 1 | London | £Competitive
- District Ecologist - Biodiversity | South East | £30,000-£35,000
- Project Coordinator with UPSU | Portsmouth | £25,000-£29,000
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.
Access Career Support
You can get online or in-person support throughout your degree and for up to 5 years after you graduate.
Visit our Careers Centre
Rosalind Franklin East, 28 Guildhall Walk, PO1 2DD
Easter Holiday Opening Times:
- Monday 30 March - Friday 17 April:
- Monday-Friday: 1.00pm-4.00pm (Online appointments available between 9.30am-4.00pm)
- Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April: Closed
Email us: careers@port.ac.uk
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