Vacancies

If you are not currently employed in a relevant role but are keen to pursue an apprenticeship, we suggest the following:  

• Sign-up to our mailing list to hear about any new vacancies that are offered through the University of Kent  
• Register with the Government's Find an Apprenticeship service to search for current vacancies.  
• Seek relevant work experience in the sector you want to work in  

• Check individual employer websites for potential vacancies and use sites such as Not Going to Uni, Rate My Apprenticeship, UCAS and Amazing Apprenticeships 

• Reach out to potential employers or those hiring to see if they would consider taking you on as an apprentice 

If you do find an employer who is happy to take you on an apprenticeship but they are not currently working with an apprenticeship provider, we can arrange a meeting with them to discuss how apprenticeships work from an employer point of view and the benefits of taking on an apprenticeship.  

Verian is one of the leading social research agencies in the UK. We have over 150 specialist researchers and are based in a fabulous, open plan office in Westminster, London, opposite the Houses of Parliament.

That means we are in the heart of government, close to where our data is used to shape policy and decisions. It makes it easy for us to have collaborative face-to-face meetings with our clients and is a great place to come to work.

Our work hits the headlines and helps shape government policy. We run projects like the Crime Survey of England and Wales, interviewing over 30,000 people each year about their experiences as victims of crime, on behalf of the Home Office. 

Our team helps government and public bodies understand the impact of their communications. This includes the NHS posters you see that encourage people to eat healthily and the Transport for London posters you see on the Underground reminding you to ‘mind the gap’. 

We also develop and evaluate government policy. For example, our evaluation of the Tampon Tax Fund assessed how the government used the money from tax on sanitary products to fund projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. 

We lead the data collection for the Understanding Society survey, which follows people over a long period of time, helping us understand how life in the UK is changing and what stays the same over many years. Click here to find out more.

IFF is a social and market research agency, we design research to understand more about the issues that are affecting the UK, so that better decisions can be made about what to do, and how to solve problems.
We work in several different areas, including education, the environment, health and wellbeing, housing, and finance. Many of our clients are Government departments, but we also conduct research for charities, universities, housing providers, and some businesses like banks.

Each research project that we do is very different, so working with us means you will always be learning something new. Here are some examples of the sorts of research we’ve done:

• Research to understand whether disabled people feel their local sports centres are accessible for them.
• Research to understand whether people who are coming up to retirement age, know how to apply for their pension.
• Research to understand whether new schemes to help parents engage with their babies, are working.
• Research to understand what skills people have within businesses, and what ‘skills gaps’ there are in the UK.
• Research to understand what it’s like for women to seek support for a gambling addiction, and how we can help create better support in future.

Our work covers the whole research process – we design each research project from scratch, then we design questionnaires, interview people, analyse the data and write reports and presentations to explain our findings.
We’re proud that time and time again we hear that the best thing about working here is our people – we know we have some of the most talented, friendly and interesting people in the research industry. We have different ways of thinking and working, but we all have a shared goal of discovering what is going on in the world and making a positive difference.

You’ll be joining a company that values input from its team, and you’ll have the opportunity to join our committees and take part in our regular social events. We offer 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare options, flexible working, wellbeing support and social events among other benefits to cater to all of our team.

OXFORD ECONOMICS LIMITED  

Oxford Economics have an opportunity for a hard-working and well-motivated individuals to join their forecasting and consultancy teams in our London office as a Professional Economist Degree Apprentice. 

You will begin by supporting economists and will immediately be involved in the research conducted for our clients. This work will provide in-depth experience in the practical use of advanced statistical and modelling software, data visualisation tools, mapping software and other quantitative analysis tools, as well as valuable and practical knowledge related to the application of economics to real world questions.

You will rotate between different teams within the office during your training, giving you exposure to what various teams do within the business.

You will be supported by a mentor and our Human Resources department, as well as your line manager and team leader.

In addition to your university studies, you will receive in-depth training at Oxford Economics. This includes: 

• Report Writing
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Applied Econometrics
• Introductory Programming

This training will be delivered through short courses, a group project and on-the-job training, and will be integrated with your studies. Duration of this Apprenticeship is 4 years.

Government Economical Service 

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship (GES DAP) is the first economics degree apprenticeship in the country. It’s a unique opportunity to earn a fee-free economics degree, whilst working in a paid government economics role. Apprentices work in a wide range of government departments on some of the most important issues our country faces.

Apprentices benefit from: 

A fee-free economics degree from The University of Kent 

paid government role 

Opportunities across England 

Meaningful work that makes a difference to society 

An inclusive and diverse working environment.  

A permanent government role upon successful completion

Closing date for applications is 12th February

IQVIA  

A fantastic opportunity to work with one of the biggest CROs in the World. You will deepen your knowledge of the clinical research under the direction and supervision of other designated clinical team members and gain a complete overview of clinical roles such as CRA, Clinical Trial Assistant, Project Management and Regulatory and Start Up.  

Closing date for applications is 9th June. 

CHARLES RIVER DISCOVERY RESEARCH SERVICES UK LIMITED  

Charles River are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a genuine interest in science and its application in medicine/drug discovery and development. Throughout the apprenticeship you will be supported and mentored by experienced scientists that will guide you through your early career. They currently have a range of Level 5 Technician scientist apprenticeships starting in September 2023. 

Closing date for applications is 5th June.