Work Experience Opportunities

The University of Worcester welcomes thousands of students to study a diverse range of courses each year. These students are supported by our dedicated and professional staff in a variety of roles, ensuring that each and every student benefits from a high-quality experience. The University operates across its main campuses in St John’s, and the City. The latest building  developments are at Severn campus, near the city centre and the river.  

We are now welcoming applications for work experience opportunities across the University, with potential opportunities in: 

• Administrative roles; supporting our lecturers and others with essential processes  

• Technical support; working in labs or workshops supporting staff and students in  science,  and the arts – game art, illustration, film 

• Finance, accounting and purchasing; managing the University’s assets and spending 

• Human Resources; supporting the University’s people, and helping to recruit new staff 

• Gardens and grounds; maintaining the excellent appearance of our green spaces 

• The Hive Library; helping students and members of the public find information 

Facilities and sports management, operations and events 

If you would like to apply for a work experience opportunity with the University, please click Apply Online and complete the application form.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are under-represented in our workforce. For example, we would welcome applications from women in science, from men in administrative roles and HR,  from disabled people and those from minority ethnic groups across all our roles. 

Once we receive your application it will be reviewed, and we will contact you if and when a suitable work experience opportunity becomes available. We will invite you to meet the team offering the opportunity, and confirm arrangements for the placement, as well as agree any other support or training needs as may be necessary. If you have already registered an interest in work experience at the University on a previous occasion, please do not reapply as your records will be retained should an opportunity become available. 

If you would like more information or to discuss any of our placement opportunities, please email [email protected]. This advert will close at the end of the calendar month but please do not worry if you are unable to submit your details in time as a new advert will be placed each month to ensure year-round work experience opportunities.  

NB: Please be aware that this work will be voluntary, and as a result will be unpaid, but will provide valuable insight into a variety of areas. 

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels 

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels 

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: Voluntary (Unpaid Experience)