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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.
- Lifeguard - Summer Season Hilsea Lido | Hilsea | National Minimum Wage
- Summer School Catering Assistant | On Campus | £13.45 per hour
- Housekeeping Assistant | On Campus | £Competitive
- University Ambassador | On Campus | £13.45 per hour
- Motion Design Intern | Winchester | 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:
- Marketing Support Intern with Agilent Technologies | Oxfordshire | £Competitive
- HR Administrator with Cotswold Outdoor Group | Swindon | £25,500
- *UOP Preferred* HMI, Graphics and QA Placements with 3t Drilling Systems | Bournemouth | £Competitive
- Marketing Support Intern with Agilent Technologies | Oxfordshire | £Competitive
- Part 1 Architectural Assistant with David Jennings Design | Haywards Heath | £Competitive
- Marketing Support Intern with Agilent Technologies | Oxfordshire | £Competitive
- HR Administrator with Cotswold Outdoor Group | Swindon | £25,500
- Marketing Support Intern with Agilent Technologies | Oxfordshire | £Competitive
- HR Administrator with Cotswold Outdoor Group | Swindon | £25,500
- Undergraduate Sports Placement with CJA Group | Uppingham | Unpaid, Accommodation Provided
- Trainee Engineer (Civil) with Octavius | Various Locations | £Competitive
- Property Consultancy Placement with Ridge and Partners | Winchester and Manchester | £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:
- Data Mining and Research Volunteer - Stripy Lightbulb CIC
- Research and Impact Volunteer - Refugee Support - Rural Refugee Network
- MQ Mental Health Student Ambassador - MQ Mental Health Research
- Badminton Event Volunteer Thursday 28th May - BH Live
- Porter's Garden Volunteer - Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Careers Events
- 10 Steps to Starting Up | Tuesday 28 April, 10am-1pm | Careers Centre Rosalind Franklin East
- Preparing to Scale | Wednesday 29 April, 10am-12pm | Careers Centre Rosalind Franklin East
- Placement Preparation Programme 2026 - Searching for Placements | Wednesday 29 April, 4pm-5pm | Online
Find all careers events on the MyCareer Calendar.
Graduate Jobs
- Graduate Management Trainee with Enterprise Mobility | Portsmouth | £30,000-£35,000
- Graduate Geotechnical Engineer with Rendel Limited | London | £30,000-£35,000
- Assistant HR Business Partner with Jigsaw Trust | Surrey | £30,000-£35,000
- Development Support: Creator Platform with Rockstar Games | Yorkshire | £Competitive
- 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
Opening Times:
- Monday-Tuesday: 9.30am-4.00pm
- Wednesday: 10.30am-4.00pm
- Thursday-Friday: 9.30am-4.00pm
Email us: careers@port.ac.uk
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