Placements

Our Employability and Placement Service

At Huddersfield Business School, we are passionate about work placements. For employers, it's an opportunity to gain early access to future talent through hiring a motivated, affordable placement student to inject new ideas and enthusiasm, backed by the skills and knowledge they have gained from their university course.

 

Benefits to your organisation

 

FAQS

How long does a work placement last?

Students will work full-time for a year, inclusive of annual leave. Some flexibility can be applied to this timeframe.

What type of job role should be provided?

Students must undertake a job with appropriate responsibility with work that is of a suitable level for a university student.

How much does it cost?

Huddersfield Business School only advertises paid placements and recommends that students be paid at least national minimum wage, though many placements pay much more than that.

What is required from employers?

We ask that employers complete 2 appraisals during the placement and participate in a visit from a university staff member to discuss the student's progress.

When does a placement start?

Students typically start their placements between August and mid-September.

 

Case Studies

Elena Dooley Marketing Operations Manager at Cummins

Elena Dooley

Marketing Operations Manager at Cummins

"Placement students are such an important part of our talent mix because of the hard work and dedication they bring. They are really driven to learn, grow and network with others to learn about other areas of the business as part of their development."

Alastair Chesire Liberty Shared Services Placement

Alastair Cheshire

People Business Partner at Liberty Shared Services

"Placement students bring new ideas! We look to hire people who are inquisitive and able to challenge our usual ways of working. We know that technology moves fastest for those studying at university and bringing this digital curiosity and agility into the workplace to challenge existing ways of working is invaluable."