Vacancies
If you are interested in any of the vacancies listed below, apply in good time, as opportunities can be withdrawn before any published closing dates if there have been enough applications – don’t be disappointed!
Wigan Council are now recruiting for their Business Apprenticeships. This is a great way to make a start with a career in Local Government. The closing date is 31st May. For more information and to apply, please follow this link Wigan Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career – Job Information | Apply for Team Wigan Business Apprenticeships
The University of Manchester are looking to recruit an Apprentice Nuclear Laboratory Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of research and development within the Nuclear Industry. To be considered for the opportunity you will need at least a C in Chemistry plus two other STEM A Levels or DMM in a Level 3 Science qualification. The closing date for this opportunity is 22nd July. For more information and to apply please follow this link Apprentice Nuclear Laboratory Scientist – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Pebble are looking to recruit a Biological Science Degree Apprentice. The training will take place at Manchester Metropolitan University. To apply you will need to be expecting 96 UCAS points from A levels including Biology or Chemistry. For more information and to apply, please follow this link Careers — Pebble
Merseyside Police are looking to recruit a number of Police Community Support Officer Apprentices. This is a Level 4 Apprenticeship and could be a great way to build skills within the Police Force and look to progress in the future. The academic entry requirements are minimal, but students would need to highlight skills they have to work as a PCSO. Closing date for applications is 30th June 2026 with a planned start date in August. For more information and to apply, please follow this link Police Community Support Officer Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Fishlocks Pharmacy in Eccleston are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to work full time. This could be a great way to build skills and then progress higher into the role. Closing date is 4th June. For more information and to apply, please follow this link Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship | Job details | Find a job
BNY are recruiting for their Apprenticeship opportunities for this year. This is a four-year, full-time apprenticeship program which allows you to explore a variety of functional areas within financial services. You’ll gain valuable on-the-job experience while studying for a related degree or professional-level qualification funded by BNY. For further information please follow this link Apprenticeship Program | BNY
EY are one of the ‘big 4’ accounting firms with a global reach and reputation. They are currently recruiting for Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology (Risk Consulting), but it is worth keeping an eye on their recruitment pages for further opportunities. Follow the link for more details and to apply Students | EY – UK
A number of local Universities support Degree Apprenticeships. Check out their websites for more information:
Information for apprentices- Degree Apprenticeships | Liverpool John Moores University
Become a degree apprentice | Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
Degree Apprenticeships (University of Lancashire)
Apprenticeships | University of Salford
Apprenticeships | University of Bolton
Volunteer Opportunity
Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre are looking to recruit volunteers who are over 18, who would be interested in working to support Carers across the Borough via a number of opportunities. The cost of a DBS will be covered and this could be a great addition to a CV or application form. For more information and to make contact, please follow this link Volunteer with us • Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre
The Yellow Door Community Library is looking for volunteers to support it’s crucial work. The are based in Clifton Street Community Centre in Poolstock and if you are looking to work with children or young people or just want build up your experience this could be a great opportunity. If you are interested or would like to find out more, please email kathryn.catterall@foundations.org.uk
Literacy Pirates are looking for volunteers to provide online literacy sessions to children who are developing their literacy skills. This could be ideal for someone looking to go into teaching or wanting to develop their CV or personal statement. For more information and to sign up please follow this link Volunteering – Literacy Pirates
Workshops, Opportunities & Events
Calling all Year 12, Level 3 students who are not sure about their next steps! Sutton Trust have launched their Sutton Trust Online programme which allows students to work through different sessions at their own pace, to explore options, perfect applications whether to UCAS or Apprenticeship, prepare to start your chosen option and prepare for transition. There are specific eligibility criteria in place for this, so check the details carefully. To find out more and to sign up, please follow this link Sutton Trust Online (STO) – The Sutton Trust
The University of Liverpool is hosting a series of webinars around topics such as ‘Open Days, what you need to know’, ‘Student Finance Explained’ and ‘Personal Statements: Maximising your Summer’. To book your place, follow this link Webinar series | Undergraduate | University of Liverpool
This Bursary is open to current Year 13 students looking to study on a Degree or HND course from September 2026. Closing date for applications is 24th June. For more information and to apply, please follow this link RTS Bursaries | Royal Television Society
UniMythsBusted are offering a series of Webinars to support your decision making over the next few months. The first one has already been released – Demystifying Jobs of the Future – Webinar hub – Uni Myths Busted
To sign up for a Mentor, follow this link One Million Mentors | Program Overview
To download the above guide, please follow this link The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships
Students who are interested in working in the Nuclear Industry could access work placements and bursaries to cover the cost of University along with additional support for living costs. For more information and to apply please follow this link Nuclear sponsorship scheme – Cogent Skills
For any student struggling to work out what is the best route after College, Success at School are offering an Ask Apprentice & Mentor service so that students can here first hand what life after College might be like. For more information please follow this link Success at School: Careers advice for schools and students
University of Sheffield are offering a wide range of virtual taster sessions, which could be a great way to understand more about a particular topic, find out about it in more depth or check out if its the right course for you. For more details and to sign up please follow the link Online subject tasters | Undergraduate study | The University of Sheffield
Students who are interested in teaching after University, could consider a work-based route through the Catholic School Direct programme which has a number of local partners. To find out more please follow this link Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School Direct (catholicsd.org.uk)
University of Manchester shared some details of the Bursary & Scholarship opportunities. Follow link for more details Scholarships and bursaries | Undergraduate study at The University of Manchester All Universities will offer something similar but may vary the eligibility criteria so check carefully on their websites – there could be some extra financial support with the cost of University available that doesn’t need to be paid back.
The Sutton Trust are launching their Pathways to Professions and Access to Apprenticeship programmes. These are aimed at disadvantaged or under-represented students and are an opportunity to learn more about key industries in order to support wider access. To learn more about each programme and to apply please click the links below:
Access Apprenticeships – Sutton Trust
Specsavers are working in partnership with Success at School to offer a Bright Stars Scholarship to a student interested in studying Optometry. This will include
For more information and to apply please follow this link Bright Stars Scholarship – Join Specsavers UK & Ireland
Medic Mentor are offering a free session around getting into Medicine.
The FREE Get Into Medicine E-Learning provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, including the latest UCAT, Personal Statement, and reapplication updates. The sessions will be covering areas like:
– Tactically choosing universities
– Personal statements
– UCAT Entrance Exam
– Medical school interview skills
– Medical Leadership Programmes
– Awards Programmes
– Extracurricular activities
– Work experience
– Building a CV
– Reapplication into Medicine
– Applying for scholarships
To register your interest, please follow the attached link e-Learning Get Into Medicine Conference Student Registration Form (airtable.com)
Digital Her is an initiative created by Manchester Digital with the mission to help end gender inequality in the technology and digital sector. Digital Her is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging more girls and women across Greater Manchester to consider careers in technology and digital. By harnessing the power industry mentors and real role models, Digital Her provides the support, opportunities and guidance needed to empower a new generation of women into our industry.
Find out more about how Digital Her’s enrichment opportunities can help to inspire girls to consider a future in technology. We have a great range of activities and opportunities on offer.
Read about this year’s offer in the attached pack and sign up to get involved!
Work Experience
Barclays are offering a 2-day (1 in person and 1 online) Career insight event on 29th & 30th July. The in-person day is in Knutsford in Cheshire and the online session is an evening session. This could be an invaluable event for anyone interested in Finance, Tech, Cyber Security etc. To find out more and to reserve a place please follow this link Barclays Knutsford Career Insights – July 2026 Application Form (Page 1 of 3)
Cavendish Nuclear are offering a 4-day work experience opportunity from 27th – 30th July based at their offices in Birchwood, Warrington. This is aimed at Year 12 students only, and is ideal for anyone considering Degree Apprenticeship route after College. Applications close on 12th June. To apply you need to complete an application form available by emailing carol.charnock@sjr.ac.uk, and uploading that with your CV and sending to ypn@cavendishnuclear.com
Futures for All are offering a fantastic 3-day virtual work experience specifically for young people who have any additional needs and want to find out about different kinds of careers that could be open to them, including Civil Service, Construction, Advertising & Marketing & Sustainability and Green Jobs. Students across Greater Manchester are being prioritised. The event will take place on 15th – 17th June and is all online. To find out more and to sign up, please follow this link Future Finder – Futures For All
J Murphy & Sons are offering at 2-day placement to support students to understand the opportunities within Construction and Engineering. The placement will take place in Golborne on 6th & 7th July. The closing date for this opportunity is 19th June. For more information and to apply please follow this link Future Finder – Futures For All
Waterstones are offering a paid internship at either their Wigan branch or at Deansgate in Manchester. This is aimed at students ages between 16-18 years old, from a disadvantaged background. This is a 6 week opportunity over the summer, which would give valuable experience to anyone interested in book-selling, publishing etc. Any interested students need to contact olivia.holt@waterstones.com stating which branch they would prefer to be based in. There is no application form so students are encouraged to be as creative as they wish when submitting their application.
Qinetiq in partnership with Futures for All are offering a 3-day virtual work experience to any student interested in Science, Engineering, Technology & Maths subjects. This will take place online between 29th June and 1st July 2026 with applications in by 1st June 2026. This could prove a great insight into a vibrant and growing sector. For more information and to apply please follow this link Future Finder – Futures For All
Access Accountancy are offering various work experience opportunities for students from under-represented groups, with criteria including have accessed free schools meals, have parents from particular socio-economic groups. These placements are with high profile Accountancy Firms including PWC and Forvis Mazars. For more details around eligibility and to apply please follow this link Teachers & parents | Access Accountancy
Uptree have an array of Masterclasses, work experience opportunities and events that could really help you to understand options that are out there and whether a particular role is for you. To explore and sign up please follow this link Uptree’s event listings
Sign up to the organisations below for updates of opportunities including virtual and in-person work experience, workshops and masterclasses – DON’T FORGET TO LOOK ON UNIFROG TOO WHERE THERE ARE LOADS OF RESOURCES
Uptree offer in-person and virtual experiences in a number of vital industries including Finance, Law and IT. Sign up to their website and get regular updates Students
Youth Employment UK have a database of opportunities that students can use to source relevant opportunities. Please follow this link Opportunity Finder – Youth Employment UK
Futures for All were previously Speakers for Schools and are a charity set up to bring opportunities to all students. They offer a range of virtual and in-person work experience opportunities, so to get started follow the link and register for more information Futures For All the UK’s Top Social Mobility Charity | Futures For All
It’s time to take control of your future | Springpod – sign up to the Springpod website for new and exciting opportunities that are regularly updated and can give great insight into many careers and industries
Uptree’s event listings – Uptree offer a mixture of virtual and in-person work experience opportunities. Sign up to keep informed of these great opportunities
Young Professionals are another organisation that offers access to work experience and Apprenticeship Opportunities, so it’s worth checking out their website for more information Young Professionals – YPUK (young-professionals.uk)
Sign up to Success at School for great advice and guidance around a variety of options as well as Apprenticeship Vacancies and webinars showcasing the latest opportunities Success at School: Careers advice for schools and students
Learn from top companies and set yourself apart (theforage.com)
Work experience and internships | Prospects.ac.uk
4Skills Work Experience – The Programme
University Open Days
Opendays.com – university and college open days – home page
I wanted to highlight this resource from The Sutton Trust that allows students to see which Universities use what criteria for Contextual Offers. Contextual offers are a way of competitive Universities ensuring that all students have fair access to their courses. Use this tool to see if you meet relevant criteria 2026 Contextual Offers Tool for UK Universities
