About student and graduate recruitment

We can connect you to our talent and help you identify the best option for your business, whether you have a short-term opportunity, fixed-term or a permanent position.

We work with over 1,000 employers of all sizes — from small enterprises to multinationals, in diverse sectors, throughout the UK and beyond.

Costs

There’s no fee for arranging full-time work, placements or internships.

Students must be paid for the work they do. We’ll advise you on salary expectations. We’re a Real Living Wage employer, and will only approve positions, placements or internships over the national minimum wage.

Choose from 44,000 students

Our student body is diverse and ready to enter the world of work.

Futureproof your organisation

Help to grow your team and build a pipeline of talent.

Gain a fresh perspective

Get specialist knowledge and transferable skills from our new graduates.

Access a range of expertise

Our students have a wide range of specialist knowledge from engineering to health, law to social care.

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Having access to high-calibre students and graduates ensures JD Group capitalises on the local talent pool.
Gemma Palmer
Head of Early Careers and Apprenticeships, JD Group
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Placements and interns

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    Student placements and internships

    Get in touch about setting up a student placement through Manchester Met, and see how your business can benefit.

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    Graduate Recruitment Fund

    Find out how we help small and medium-sized businesses connect with and recruit our recent graduate talent.

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What to do next

Get in touch with our team if you would like more information about recruiting a graduate or offering a work placement.

If you already have a vacancy to fill, you can advertise on our exclusive student jobs website, Career Hub.

Our team will help you to find the right student for your business from your first call.

Contact

Contact us

We’re happy to help if you are ready to work with us — or just have questions about the support available.

Email us or contact us by phone.

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