Find a graduate job: jobhunting by UK region
The south west | Other regions
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The south west
Finding a job -
this helpsheet has tips for jobhunting in the Bath/Bristol area,
including how to search for local jobs in MyFuture.
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Staying in the South West - a chapter within
our University of Bath Careers Guide
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Register online to access hundreds of graduate jobs in the south west. These will include vacancies which are additional to those found on MyFuture. Some regional employers only advertise using gradsouthwest.com, so do register to ensure you are gaining access to the maximum number of opportunities. You can opt in to receive email alerts if desired.
The site also contains lots of information about working in the south west and is provided by HE Careers Services across the region.
- South West employers who have advertised vacancies with us between January 2011 and June 2013
PDFA-Z list by employer 202 kb List by business sector 172 kb - Business
Match
Business support site funded by the European Union and Bristol City Council. Includes a link to Bristol Business Directory, which you can search by company name, business classification or address. - Business
West member directory
Browse A-Z by company name or search by business type. Business West covers the region comprising Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. - DEVELOP Enhancing Community Support
Organisation working with local voluntary organisations and community groups. Includes list of member organisations, and voluntary and community jobs page. Covers Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset. - Gloucestershire Graduate Challenge-4 month placement
Four-month paid work experience programme for graduates living in Gloucestershire. - Local authorities in and near Bath: many of these local authorities have their vacancy bulletins available online. Their sites might also have information to help you research possible locations for working or studying.
- Searching the database for local employers
(Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire)
In order to search for local employers, change the Status from 'Current' to 'All'. Under Location you can enter a city of choice or select from the dropdown list next to 'Region' which region of the UK you are interested in. Click 'Search' at the bottom of the page and a list of current and expired vacancies from the city and/or region selected will be listed.
- South West
of England Regional Development Agency
Government agency site with economic background on the region, information on business sectors and a links section. As all RDAs are to close by March 2012, work and ongoing projects are being transfered to other organisations. In the meantime, this site remains available. - SouthWestID
Site to help promote the use of evidence in the region's policy making, which is also a resource for business, schools, students and the general public. You can search by geographical location or subject - subjects include 'Business and economy' and 'Learning, skills and employment'. - Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP)
Arranges paid graduate placements in Cornish businesses, as well as graduate business start-up suppport.
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Other regions (including regional government initiatives)
- AGCAS Scotland
Graduate careers website for Scotland. Useful resource for Scottish students returning home or any student interested in employment in Scotland. - Carmarthenshire County Council - Jobs and Careers
For anyone thinking of working for the Council there is a list of job vacancies and application guidance notes to help with the application process.
- Discover Carmarthenshire A detailed guide to living in Carmarthenshire, with places to visit, food and drink guide and other information on leisure activities in the area.
- EVOLVE - Recession support for Norfolk
Graduates in the county can access individual diagnostic sessions and small group coaching, as well as the opportunity to gain work experience as an intern. - Fish4Jobs
Searchable database of jobs across the UK, compiled from local newspapers. - Go Wales
Work placements for students and graduates in businesses in Wales. You must be living or studying in Wales. Provided through a partnership of higher education institutions in Wales.
Also offer the Graduate Academy, a free training programme designed to provide recent graduates living in Wales with the skills and support needed to meet the challenge of obtaining graduate employment. - GOV.UK find your local council
- GradsEast
Graduate recruitment service dedicated to the East of England. Working in partnership with the region's University Careers Services, offer a range of recruitment related services. - GradsKent
A free service for students and graduates promoting employment opportunities in the county. -
Graduate Accelerator Programme - Liverpool John
Moores University
Programme of workshops for unemployed/under employed UK or EU graduates whose home address is in Merseyside. At present this programme is due to continue until September 2011. Please check the website. - Graduate Advantage
Student and graduate vacancies in the West Midlands. Provided by a consortium of twelve careers services in the region. - Graduate Connection
Search for graduate jobs and internships in the UK. Can search by job type and industry sector and register for graduate job alerts.
- Graduate Gateway - Loughborough University
Accelerated work experience and learning on a professional business assignment. For graduates living in Derbyshire, Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire. - GradIreland
Advice on jobs and postgraduate study for students and graduates in Ireland. - Graduate Jobs
South
Graduate vacancies in the South of England. Site operated by Southampton Solent University, the University of Southampton and the University of Winchester. - Graduates Yorkshire
Information on graduate life in Yorkshire and a searchable database of job vacancies. Provided by the HE careers services in the region.
Project also includes virtual Career Coaching for graduates (not current students) in the region.
Currently running an internship programme for graduates of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. - GraduateOn
Programme of graduate employability support designed to launch graduate careers in West Sussex. The programme provides graduates with opportunities for work internships in the private and public sector in the West Sussex and Hampshire areas. - Helping graduates into work
Website offering information and advice to graduates wishing to enter the London labour market. Developed by the Careers Group, University of London, in conjunction with the Greater London Authority. - Internships - Graduate Business Partnerships
The Graduate Business Partnership scheme is open to graduates from any British University. It creates paid opportunities for recent graduates in their chosen career, using their skills, abilities and subject knowledge developed whilst at university. - Jobcentre Plus
Gives help and advice on looking for a job, applying for a job and access to the jobcentre plus job search - Kentgrads.org.uk
Local employer list for Kent. - Local Government Official government jobs site advertising council vacancies.
- Manx Graduates
Careers and networking portal for students, graduates and qualified professionals who are looking to pursue a career on the Isle of Man. - Mersey Workplace
Careers and recruitment in Greater Merseyside.
- NewJobDirect
Searchable site with vacancies from UK employer websites. A general jobs site, not just graduate jobs. Useful if you want to search geographically. - Newcastle University Careers Service
Follow the links to find out more about working in the North East and regional vacancies available.
- Newspaper Society
Represents Britain's regional press. Site includes links to over 600 regional and local newspaper sites. - Northwest
workplace
Includes a database of graduate employers in the region. - Nottingham Trent University Careers Service
A body of resources available including access to vacancies and employer directory with direct links to companies.
- Prosper Recruitment
Provided by a consortium of higher education careers services in Wales.
- Skills Development Scotland - My World of Work
Help with choosing a career, finding a job and making changes to your career.
- SORTED (Scottish
Online Route to Employability and Career Development)
Online career development seminars provided by AGCAS Scotland, including Finding your first graduate job in Scotland.. - Staffordshire University Careers Centre
Help for graduates on a range of topics including where to find jobs, help for those thinking of self-employment and information for those considering postgraduate study.
- Teeside University Careers Service Job Search
Allows you to search by category of jobs, by region or by employer. - The Careers Group - University of London
Getting graduates into careers, by offering advice and resources as well as listing graduate jobs.
- University of Birmingham Careers Centre - Regional Internship Opportunities
Gives a taster of organisations in the UK who offer internship opportunities for recent graduates. - University of Brighton
A small amount of information about the South East and links to finding employers and vacancies in Sussex and the South East.
- University of Edinburgh - Graduate Jobs
Links to finding advertised jobs, finding unadvertised jobs and finding jobs in specific locations. - University of Kent - Working in Kent
For graduates who live in Kent, have moved to or want to relocate to Kent for their first graduate job. A detailed overview of the job market and job opportunities in Kent.
- University of Leicester Job Hunting Guide
Links to finding out about employers, graduate jobs in the UK and internationally and part-time vacancies in Leicester. - University of Liverpool - UK Regional Vacancies
Detailed list of links to finding jobs in different regions of the UK. - University of Manchester - Careers Service
Help with finding work after graduation, finding work by location - Manchester & the North East, UK regions and abroad and finding work by sector.
- University of Plymouth Guide to the South West Region
Find out about life in the South West and life in Plymouth. - University of the West of England - Looking for Jobs
A thorough list of graduate vacancy sources as well as information on how to research employers, links to overseas opportunities and getting work experience. - University of Worcester Careers Advisory Service
The Careers Advisory Service sees graduates from other universities up to 3 years after graduation. They also offer free workshops on employability training to improve career related skills.
- Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians - a Guide for Graduates
Written by university careers advisers and information staff at Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Napier, Queen Margaret and Edinburgh College of Art, the guide gives a broad picture of the local employment landscape from a graduate's perspective. - Yell.com
Online Yellow Pages, allows you to search geographically.

