Application closing date: 11^th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Investigating best practice in capturing critical data from botanical books

Every year a large number of books are published containing new botanical information. Such science-based changes and additions are critical data for accurate conservation and policy decisions as well as the basis for future science. Most of which are not available in electronic form, so it is essential that such data are databased to make the results of the science widely available. Therefore, at Kew we screen books for new data and incorporate that into the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) databases.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

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Application closing date: 11^th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Climbing plants untangled: documenting climbing plant diversity in South-East Asia

Are you interested in discovering understudied plant diversity? This project focuses on climbing plants, a critical component of tropical plant megadiversity, playing a major role in rainforest regeneration and ecosystem function. Improving the level of knowledge of climber diversity is essential in helping to accurately understand the overall structure and composition of biodiversity in the region and will underpin effective conservation efforts.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

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Application closing date: 11^th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Enhancing Kew’s ethnobotany collections through digital integration of documentation and specimens

Kew’s Economic Botany Collection holds around 100,000 specimens of plant raw material and objects of great scientific and cultural importance. This project will enhance its use for source communities and other researchers by reuniting, reidentifying and reattaching objects/specimens to lost and unrecorded information.

Using various sources such as conservation reports, journal articles, Museum Lists, index cards and other object/specimen documentation, the student will be digitising and integrating physical record data onto our Integrated Collections Management Database to enrich objects digital records. An important part of the project will also be accessioning recent donations of ethnobotanical specimens, undertaking the process from databasing to museum storage.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

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Application closing date: 27^th April 2025

Location: Scotland, UK

Job description

Student Placement – Sustainable Forest Management
Full-time, 12-month placement
Location: Opportunities available across Scotland

Scottish Forestry is offering 12-month student placements for individuals studying forestry or a related land management discipline. These placements provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forest management while contributing to Scotland’s ambitious woodland creation goals.

You’ll work alongside experienced Woodland Officers and Assistant Woodland Officers, supporting key grants and regulatory work. From planning and inspections to stakeholder engagement, your role will be varied and meaningful.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance time between the office, remote working, and outdoor site visits. You’ll join a friendly and knowledgeable team who are passionate about forestry and committed to your professional development.

If you’re mid-way through your studies and eager to build practical skills in the forestry sector, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll gain:

• First-hand experience in sustainable forest management
• Training in grants and regulatory processes
• Support from experienced professionals
• Insight into Scotland’s forestry policy and delivery

To apply:
Please include a cover letter stating which Conservancy you’re applying to.

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours/week). Flexible working options are available.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your forestry career, join us and help shape the future of Scotland’s forests.

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This role is open to penultimate undergraduate students at the University of Leeds who will take a year in industry as part of their degree only

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a current University of Leeds undergraduate student excited about trying out new ideas and making a positive difference? Would you like to join a dynamic and committed team and gain valuable experience, by supporting projects which drive sustainability within the University and the wider community?

Sustainability sits at the heart of the University’s strategy. With an ambitious Climate Plan and commitment to embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all that we do, this is an exciting opening to join the Sustainability Service.

Through our strategic approach to sustainability, we draw on the diverse expertise of our community, requiring significant engagement and collaboration internally and externally, to facilitate behaviour and process change. We are looking for a Sustainability Projects Assistant to join our team for up to 12 months from August 2025. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to assist us in delivering key projects and to embed sustainability across the University.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a large institution at an exciting time of change, where sustainability plays a key strategic role. You will be part of a team that is leading the way in sustainability initiatives across the Higher Education sector. You will gain insights into how to implement and embed sustainability into a complex institution, develop contacts throughout the University and have an opportunity to influence change on many levels. You will also develop vital employability and transferrable skills, essential for your future career.

You will have a passion and enthusiasm for sustainability, experience of project delivery, an ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills.

We welcome and encourage applications from all academic disciplines.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visa

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

John Moore, Environmental Compliance Officer

Email: j.m.moore@leeds.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 22^nd April 2025.

You can find out about the post here

This role is open to penultimate year undergraduate student at the University of Leeds looking to take a year in industry as part of their degree only

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a current University of Leeds undergraduate student excited about using communications to influence behaviour change and make a positive difference? Would you like to join a dynamic and committed team, and gain valuable experience by supporting the communications and engagement activities that drive sustainability within the University and the wider community?

Sustainability sits at the heart of the University’s strategy. With an ambitious Climate Plan and commitment to embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all that we do, this is an exciting opening to join the Sustainability Service.

Through our strategic approach to sustainability, we draw on the diverse expertise of our community, requiring significant engagement and collaboration internally and externally, to facilitate behaviour and process change. We are looking for a student intern to join our team for up to 12 months from August 2025. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to support the delivery of our communication and engagement activities to embed sustainability across the University, support behaviour change and raise awareness across the community.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a large institution at an exciting time of change. You will be part of a team that is leading the way in sustainability initiatives across the Higher Education sector. You will gain experience in developing effective communications, engagement and behaviour change campaigns to embed sustainability into a complex institution. You will also develop vital employability and transferrable skills, essential for your future career.

You will have experience in delivering engaging communications across a variety of platforms, a passion and enthusiasm for sustainability, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all academic disciplines.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Jane Dickinson, Sustainability Manager (Engagement)

Email: J.R.Dickinson@leeds.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 22^nd April 2025.

You can find out about the post here

Application closing date: 19th April 2025

Location: Coastal China

University English teacher wanted in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, Sept. 2025.

University Spoken English Teacher Job Description:

1. Location: Qinhuangdao city, Hebei province, China.
2. Contract Term: one academic year, Sep. 2025 – Jun.2026.
3. Students Age: 18-22 years old.
4. Work Days: work on Mondays to Fridays, two days off on weekends.
5. Work Hours: no more than 16 teaching periodsa week, no office hours.

Remuneration and Benefits:

1. Salary: CNY11,000 monthly (BA) CNY12,000 monthly (MA).

1. Accommodation: free of charge on-campus independent apartment provided.
2. Holidays: full paid 13 days Chinese public holidays a year.
3. Vacation: 60% paid one month vacation a year.
4. Tour Allowance: CNY4,500 each semester.
5. Airfare Allowance: CNY10,000upon the contract fulfill
6. Insurance: accident insurance and health insurance provided.
7. Work Visa: yes.

Requirements:

1. Native English level.
2. Bachelor’s degree or above, related majors preferred.
3. Teaching experience preferred.

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Application closing date: 21^st April 2025

Location: London, UK

Clarksons Research is a global leader in the provision of data, intelligence, research and valuations across shipping, trade, offshore and energy. Respected worldwide, the Clarksons Research team of over 150 experts provides powerful analysis, insight and data through a range of online platforms, reports, valuations and consultancy work. Clarksons Research is part of the Clarksons Group, the world’s leading integrated shipping services provider and a FTSE 250 company.

Clarksons Research is currently recruiting for a one-year placement to join the Shipping Market Research Team. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and developing our extensive database of shipping market statistics, used widely across the industry, helping to maintain our digital products and publish our regular reports and analysis. The role involves regular liaison with colleagues across the global network, data sourcing and handling from an extensive range of providers on subjects related to shipping, commodities and trade, developing an understanding of the fast-paced shipping markets and delivering additional data analysis or data development project-based work.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are currently enrolled at a UK university, in their second year of an undergraduate degree, and available for 12-month sandwich/placement year from July 2025
• Are well organised with good communication skills
• Are self-motivated and proactive
• Can work well in a team
• Have some experience or interest in data handling. Previously successful candidates have included those from a range of numerate degree courses, e.g. Maths, Economics, Sciences. This role does not require a Data Science background.

Clarksons Research will provide successful candidates with:

• Excellent career opportunity in a professional environment

• Access to industry experts and mentors
• Knowledge and experience in data handling and market research
• Extensive experience in statistical and database software
• Exposure to data science and analytics
• Opportunity to learn about a global, evolving, and fast-paced industry

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Being part of a long established (25+ years) and successful placement scheme, with numerous previous placements returning to post-graduate employment with Clarksons Research
• Working in a friendly and supportive team in a graduate-focussed environment
• Complimentary lunch provided in London office restaurant.

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Application closing date: 27^th April 2025

Location: Leeds, UK

Role: Student Finance Officer

Organisation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Salary: Band 2 – £23,615 pa

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract length: 12 month fixed term

Location: Based at St James Hospital, Leeds

It is an exciting time to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of our award winning finance team. If you would like to play your part and gain exposure to all the fantastic opportunities that being part of the team presents and take the first step in your career in Finance; then this is the chance for you to join us as a Student Finance Officer.

We have three fantastic job opportunities for undergraduates with enthusiasm for working with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country providing specialist services with a budget of £1.9 billion.

The Student Finance Officer roles are within the following areas:

•     Financial Management– where you will assist in the provision of a financial management service to the business units that collectively make up the Trust. You will be involved in the timely and accurate production of the month end accounts, working in the management accounting team. The work is varied with an emphasis on accuracy, adaptability, and the ability to prioritise competing workloads. You will be part of the finance team working with the business units providing support and advice to budget holders.
• Financial Services: Financial Accounting– where you will be supporting the finance manger to provide financial accounting and treasury management services to the Trust. This will involve processing financial information in accordance with procedures and providing information to allow the completion of statutory returns. The role includes investigating queries from users of the service and subsequently providing assistance and advice as required. The work related to the posts will be completed in line with financial timescales.
• Financial Services: Financial Transactions– You will be working as part of the Financial Transactions Teams (Accounts Receivable, VAT and Private Patients & Overseas), supporting the team leaders to provide excellent financial services to the Trust. The role includes the preparation of reconciliations, raising invoices, analysing information and monitoring debtors in accordance with set procedures. The work the transactional teams do is essential to the success of any business. Knowledge in this area will provide an excellent grounding upon which to build your chosen career in finance.

The student will be given a work plan which will allow them to gain experience in a number of areas within the finance function, to assist with their education and decision making for their future career.

All three roles will involve analysing data, providing detailed reconciliations and dealing with customer queries. Good communication skills will be required, both verbal and written, along with a professional and positive approach, the ability to manage competing priorities, knowledge of basic financial procedures and principles and good IT skills. The ability to adhere to strict deadlines is essential.

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