Below are listed the employers, professional organisations and University support services who are coming to the networking session of session 1. Make the most of them!

CIPFA

CIPFA is the qualification for a successful career in Finance and Accountancy. CIPFA has been training accountants, financial managers and auditors for over 120 years, and is the only professional body to specialise in public services. With the public sector accounting for over 40% of the global economy, there has never been a better time to consider a career in public finance. For more information on how easy it is to become a student and study with us click here. For more information about trainee vacancies click here.

Deloitte

As the world’s largest professional services firm, we offer graduate careers within Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology. What’s more, with a culture that offers high reward for high performance and great career development opportunities, it’s the chance to work for a firm you can be proud of. And with the breadth of experience on offer, you’ll get the complexity and challenges you yearn for. Apply for one of 1,500 vacancies at www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates. All degree disciplines are welcome and we operate on a first come, first served basis.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Enterprise Rent-a-Car is recognised as one of the UK’s leading management development organisations by allowing you to run your own business, hire and manage your own team, and gain crucial business training in a very short period of time.  From day one, you will actively participate in everything from sales and marketing to customer service to accounting and finance.

Leicester City Council Arts and Museums

Leicester Arts and Museums Service manages the city's six museums, its festivals and events programme, De Montfort Hall, and funding to a range of heritage, arts and festivals organisations including Curve, Phoenix Square and the Record Office for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We will be able to give an overview of careers and courses in this sector.

PwC

Be part of something special. Join the firm that’s been voted number one in ‘The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers’ survey for the last eight years. You’ll enjoy exceptional business exposure, build wide-ranging skills and life-long relationships, and gain valuable professional qualifications. Find out more at www.pwc.com/uk/careers.

Teach First

Teach First is a charity that provides training and support to enable high-calibre graduates to make a real impact in addressing educational disadvantage. Teach First offers an exceptional Leadership Development Programme that focuses on education, and which includes in its first year a PGCE qualification.

Careers Advisors

Whether you need assistance gaining work experience, help preparing for an interview, guidance on the right type of further study option, or have no idea which career is right for you, the Career Development Team can help – whatever your careers related question!

Jobs Online

Looking for work? JOBSonline is the University of Leicester Careers Service vacancy website where employers advertise their graduate jobs and training schemes, work placements and internships, part-time jobs, vacation work and volunteering opportunities to YOU. We currently have over 500 graduate vacancies and internships available.

Leicester Award

Visit the Leicester Award for Employability stand to find out how to gain University accreditation for the things you are doing outside of your studies. In particular, you will be able to enrol in the online Flexible Leicester Award summer programme and join an elite group of Leicester students and graduates.

Postgraduate courses

We’re a major player in postgraduate education with over half of our students studying a postgraduate programme. Because of this we understand the needs and concerns of postgraduate students. Whether you choose to study with us on campus or via distance learning you’ll benefit from learning from academics at the cutting edge of developments in their field. With almost 200 postgraduate programmes we're confident we have the right course for you.

Volunteering

“Yes, YOU can make a difference! Be part of one of the largest sectors in the UK – The Third Sector – by working in charities, community and voluntary organisations. Roles available vary from management to hands on experiences with local communities. Volunteering will help you gain experience that will enhance your employability, benefit your personal development and learn more about different careers. You'll also help improve the lives of individuals and communities.