Recruit our talent

Intro

Looking to fill a vacancy? Would you like to meet our students and graduates directly?

Our experienced Placement and Employment Services team offers a wide range of recruitment and employer support services to help you reach the right candidates for your roles.

Ways to partner with UWL

  • Advertise your opportunities to UWL students and graduates

    We are continuing to promote a range of vacancies including part-time, placements, internships, and graduate roles. Register and advertise your role for free directly to our students on our Student Hub platform.

  • Recruit a UWL graduate intern

    UWL offers a dedicated Graduate Internship Programme, which supports recent graduates and matches them to recruiting employers around the West-London Region.

    During this process, you will receive end-to-end recruitment support from the UWL Employment Service team.

    Recruiting a graduate intern is subject to set eligibility criteria and approval following completion of an Employer Bid Form.

    For more information, please visit our UWL Graduate Internship Programme page or please contact gi@uwl.ac.uk.

  • Recruit students on integrated work experience programmes

    If you are interested in recruiting one of our talented students for a set period, our dedicated Placement team can help support your recruitment.

    • Our undergraduate work experiences vary from 30-200 hours
    • Our undergraduate placements / internships vary between 40-50 weeks
    • Our postgraduate internship routes vary from 8-30 weeks.

    For more information, please visit our Work Experience page or contact placements@uwl.ac.uk.

  • Take part in our industry specific careers fairs

    UWL offers industry-specific career events that are free for employers to attend. These events offer a unique opportunity to meet students and recent graduates, network with fellow exhibitors within your industry, meet UWL academic staff and attend industry-themed talks.

  • Be a guest employer at our bespoke on campus and virtual employment initiatives

    UWL offers a range of tailored activities for employers who wish to host industry talks and promote their recruitment drives aimed at students and graduates.

    You can join as a Guest Employer at one of the following employment initiatives:

    • Our bespoke in-class or virtual presentations aimed at specific course disciplines and industries.
    • Our 'Future You – Diversity Matters Programme' aimed to improve employment accessibility and social mobility for identified student progression groups.
    • Join one of our ‘Employer Takeover Sessions’ held once a month on Friday from 1pm - 1:30pm. Present and provide insight into your industry, promote your opportunities and share employability advice.

    For further information or to book a place on any of the initiatives, please contact pes@uwl.ac.uk.  

  • Book a recruitment consultation in less than 60 seconds

    Book a meeting with the Placement & Employment team. We'll make sure you meet the appropriate member of our team who specialises in the types of opportunities and industry you operate in.

    We look forward to meeting you soon! 

Recruit our talent

  • Careers events

    You'll find details of our careers events – when they are held, what it costs, as well as other handy information.

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  • Work experience

    Find out more about the work experience process, benefits and other recruitment solutions for your organisation.

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  • UWL Graduate Internship Programme

    Find out more about the UWL Graduate Internship Programme.

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What we offer

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  • Designated Account Manager for the recruitment of UWL Graduates and Interns.
  • Designated placement officer to recruit students for placements and work experience.
  • Targeted marketing of graduate recruitment opportunities.
  • Presentations to promote opportunities and transfer industry knowledge.
  • Annual employer insight seminars.
  • Monthly bulletin and newsletter reminders to students and graduates to promote partner recruitment events.

Recruit diverse talent

  • Our mission

    Our mission is to be an employer partner of choice, supporting your recruitment needs through access to our talented and diverse pool of students to benefit your organisation.

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  • Our commitment

    Employability is at the heart of our strategic plan. We hold a reputation for producing talent on a local, national, and international scale.

    We are committed to providing our students and graduates exceptional work-related career opportunities.

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  • Modern focus

    We will support your organisation and grow in tandem. We are here to partner with you in providing your company with quality resources in today's competitive world.

    The University of West London (UWL) focuses strongly on preparing students for rewarding careers, and we are one of the country's top institutions for employability.

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  • Our mission

    Our mission is to be an employer partner of choice, supporting your recruitment needs through access to our talented and diverse pool of students to benefit your organisation.

    Student or graduate shaking hands with potential employer

  • Our commitment

    Employability is at the heart of our strategic plan. We hold a reputation for producing talent on a local, national, and international scale.

    We are committed to providing our students and graduates exceptional work-related career opportunities.

    Student speaking to a potential employer at a job fair

  • Modern focus

    We will support your organisation and grow in tandem. We are here to partner with you in providing your company with quality resources in today's competitive world.

    The University of West London (UWL) focuses strongly on preparing students for rewarding careers, and we are one of the country's top institutions for employability.

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Get in touch with our team

What do employers say?

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Lana Gilbert, Emerging Talent Specialist - Heathrow Airport

It has been fantastic having UWL student, Megan, with us over the past year. She has had such an impact in her department and across the wider business. Given the great experience we have had with Megan we are excited to work with UWL in the future.

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Employer: John Lewis & Partners

Internships are a great way to see if you want to pursue a career in a certain field. They are also a great way to start to build relationships in the industry and network.

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