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University College Birmingham’s recruitment agency offering a service for employers wishing to recruit students, graduates and postgraduates in the local area.

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Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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Throughout the job application process, we are committed to ensuring our processes are fair and inclusive. Our goal is to ensure the selection of the most qualified candidates who align with our values and contribute to the dynamic environment at…

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Ultimately, apprenticeships are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for specific job roles, future employment and progression.

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University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

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Ross McPherson

Ross started out in retail, having his first job at the age of 16 working at his local Early Learning Centre store in Solihull but swifty moved into the licensed retail trade by the age of 18.

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Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

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Meet the apprenticeship team

Meet our dedicated apprenticeship team, working with employers and students to help you learn on the job.

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Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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Apprenticeships for students

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

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Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

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Apprenticeships for Employers

Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.

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University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…

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Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

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World

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

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Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

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Sarah Buchanan

With over 18 years of experience within HR Sarah has gained a wealth of knowledge in supporting businesses and executing the HR agenda.

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News and insights

'Golden ticket' leads to dream job with Adidas

A UCB student has revealed how he won over bosses at Adidas to land a life-changing job.

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Three job offers in one day for UCB's Evie

Getting one job can be tough enough, so UCB student Evie Woodfield was overwhelmed to be offered three on the same day.

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James makes the grade to secure a job at Purnell's

Inspirational student James Hood is living proof that hard work really does pay off.

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Culinary Arts student offered ‘rare’ job on the spot at Tom Kerridge’s restaurant

Eryn Beales impressed top chefs at the Michelin-starred chef’s gastropub The Butcher’s Tap and Grill after a job trial, earning a role as a Chef de Partie.

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Bread to doughnuts: Ross wins dream job developing on-trend bakery goods

A bakery and patisserie graduate who had believed his autism could stand in the way of a university education has won a dream job developing doughnuts for Bakels Group and discovering new technology for bread.

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Student lands job offer as University launches new internship scheme

A new internship scheme has given hospitality and tourism students at University College Birmingham the chance to gain invaluable industry experience – with one even being offered a job.

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Dream job awaits UCB bakery trainee – before she's even finished degree

Imagine landing your dream job before you have even finished your degree. For hard-working UCB student Hannah Parry that scenario has become a reality.

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RACA apprentice scores job at three Michelin-star restaurant

Drew Morris, a Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentice nearing the end of his time with UCB, has just landed a job at iconic three Michelin-star restaurant The Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire.

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Tourism student set for cabin crew job after scooping special award

A University College Birmingham student is getting ready for her career to take off - after securing her first job with an airline.

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Danielle's Dior success

A UCB student has a bright future ahead of her now she has secured a job at Christian Dior.

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Calling all budding writers, photographers, Instagrammers and all round social media addicts

Would you love a part-time job, but feel too busy to commit to regular shifts every week? Looking for a way to impress future employers and make the most of your digital skills

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Charlotte is online for a Great Career

Whilst most students take a part time job whilst studying at UCB, not all of them find their work broadcast to thousands of people on-line, Charlotte Sendall, 3rd Year Culinary Arts Management student is the exception.

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Ainhoa scoops dream media agency role in Belgian city she fell for on placement

A Spanish postgraduate has scooped a dream job working for a non-profit media agency in the Belgian city she fell in love with during her degree placement – a journey that started with support from the University’s employability team.

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Skills funding awarded to University will boost technical qualifications

The new qualifications are high-quality, job-focused qualifications. These new programmes are a part of University College Birmingham’s commitment to providing an extensive variety of pathways for all learners that deliver career-ready education and training whilst addressing regional skills gaps and…

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Blog | National Apprenticeship Week spotlight – David Sanchez Heredia

For National Apprenticeship Week, our second spotlight is on David Sanchez Heredia. David absolutely loves his role as a mental health nurse, and has been able to work, receive on-the-job training and study at the same time thanks to his…

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UCB unveils new, state-of-the-art Health Hub

On Monday 6 March Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ray Linforth, cut the ribbon at the official opening of UCB's new Health Hub.

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New Year New President

The start of the 2013 academic year also sees the start of new UCB Guild president’s term in office.

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UCB students inspired by successful alumni

Students from all years of UCB’s Culinary Arts Management (CAM) course attended an annual Careers Evening in the Brasserie Restaurant.

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Events expert Emma returns to UCB to share her experience organising Birmingham's famous Christmas market

A former events student from University College Birmingham has revealed her role in organising Birmingham's famous German Christmas market – one of the biggest events of its kind in the world.

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FE students celebrate their achievements

Over 300 FE students will celebrate their achievements tonight (2 September) at a special ceremony in the grand surroundings of Birmingham’s Town Hall.

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Becca a class act as senior tutor at Raymond Blanc cookery school

A former UCB student has been cooking up a storm on stage at a string of festivals - including BBC Countryfile Live - over the summer before heading back to the classroom.

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Sam secures employment at luxury Gleneagles resort

Level 3 Food and Beverage Service student Sam Berry has secured full-time employment at Gleneagles Hotel, the luxury spa and golf resort in Scotland.

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Sophie's on set for The War of the Worlds

FdA Specialist Hair & Media Make-Up student Sophie Sheridan gained some great paid industry experience by working on Jeff Wayne's popular musical of HG Wells' 'The War of the Worlds'.

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April Bloomfield is Best Chef in New York

Top New York chef April Bloomfield has won the award for Best Chef in New York at the James Beard Awards.

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Hotel management alumna leads on developing hospitality in Botswana

A former hotel management student turned government employee is playing a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.

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Graduates praise value of industry experience at hired@UCB placement fair

Graduates from University College Birmingham were back on campus seeking the next generation of students to take on valuable industry placements.

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Students get top tips and advice for getting ahead in the jobs market

A UCB graduate who runs Europe’s biggest online cooking community told students he uses the skills he learned at university “every single day.”

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UCB and NEC catering arm combat skills shortage in apprenticeship deal

University College Birmingham has struck a forward-thinking apprenticeship deal with the NEC Group’s catering arm to help combat the industry’s shortage of skilled chefs.

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Oar-inspiring prize for FutureChef Katie

Katie Cooper, a UCB student who is on a placement at Michelin-starred Carters of Moseley, spent a day with the Sodexo team at Henley Royal Regatta as part of her first prize for winning Springboard's FutureChef 2017 competition.

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Bake Off judge awards RACA apprentices at graduation night

Six students on UCB’s cutting edge Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprenticeship were thrilled to receive their graduation diplomas from none other than celebrated chef patissier and TV judge Benoit Blin.

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American Football champs call on invaluable UCB therapists for Finland tour

Not one, but two, UCB sports therapists have been called up to support a five-time national championship-winning women’s American Football team at a new tournament in Finland.

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UCB Aviation & Airport Management Degree students tour Birmingham Airport

The first intake of UCB's BA and FdA Aviation & Airport Management students took a tour of Birmingham Airport's landside facilities to get an insight into operations in the airline industry.

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UCB host 'Passion 4 Hospitality' forum

On Friday 17 March UCB hosted the Institute of Hospitality's 'Passion 4 Hospitality', a student careers forum for hospitality students.

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Students to benefit from UCB recruitment agency award

A recruitment agency based at UCB has been named as one of the most improved in the country after it announced a massive increase in turnover.

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UCB Lecturer triumphs at the renowned Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

Mathew Shropshall, Chef Lecturer at UCB's College of Food, has won the esteemed title of 'Chef Lecturer of the Year' at the Annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.

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Students consult top rugby team on marketing strategy

A group of MSc Enterprise Management students has conducted an end-of-year project with a twist – helping to promote Coventry’s rugby team, the Coventry Bears, to the rest of the West Midlands.

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Professional cookery students learn how to get ahead

Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma students begin their first term back at UCB with an informative talk from a BA Culinary Arts Management (CAM) student.

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UCB graduates share their confectionery experience

Two UCB alumni have returned to the university’s bakery in order to share their skills with current students.  Martin Raybould and Abbie Rowley, who studied Bakery at UCB, are now apprentices for the multinational confectionery company Mondelez International.

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UCB summer school for new chefs

The next generation of chefs have been brushing up on their practical cookery at a special summer school at University College Birmingham.

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UCB helps to raise local employability for new city shopping centre

UCB is part of an educational collective equipping unemployed local people with the skills for jobs in the Work Grand Central Excellence Programme.

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Flying high! Aviation and tourism students see careers take off with Ryanair

College students training to become cabin crew or make their mark in tourism have reached for the sky and landed dream jobs with Ryanair.

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A day of celebration for graduating students

One thousand students will graduate at Symphony Hall Birmingham on Friday 20 September as the University College Birmingham (UCB) annual Awards Congregations get underway.

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Nicola Brady

While studying at university, Nicola realised that as well as participating in sport, she had a passion for coaching and teaching others.

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Jackie Langham

Jackie first took to the skies as cabin crew nearly 30 years ago and is now bringing her expertise to University College Birmingham.

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James Burgoyne

Having gained his sport and fitness qualifications here at University College Birmingham, tutor James knows just how valuable such a grounding is for making a mark in the industry.

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Flying high: meet the Aviation graduate facilitating private flights for the stars

Roland got his career off to a flying start at University College Birmingham. Now, he is an operations controller for private jet solutions company LunaJets, ensuring clients have everything for a smooth journey.

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Record haul of medals for "incredible" culinary arts apprentices

Eleven Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentices from UCB are celebrating success at The Professional Kitchen Show’s competitive stages - including a staggering six gold medals.

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UCB chef apprentices triumph at Hotelympia competitions - what a way to mark National Apprentice Week!

Every UCB chef apprentice competing at the biggest foodservice and hospitality show in the UK has come home with either a gold or silver medal – what a way to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week!

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Tech Week talk explores harnessing AI in tourism

As part of Birmingham Tech Week, Debby McAllister, Lecturer in Tourism and Aviation at University College Birmingham, discussed the generative AI landscape in the tourism classroom at Tech in Tourism.

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New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers

Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…

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Amadeus head chef gets spicy at UCB for National Apprenticeship Week

The head chef of the NEC Group’s award-winning catering business Amadeus fired over to UCB to give apprentices a masterclass in Asian spices to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.