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We work at the extremes of science and engineering to play our part in the safety and security of our country.

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SW developer / Experimental physicist

Physics, Electronic, Software, Computer Science.

Salary: 6,194 and 6,808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Degree required: Master's/PhD
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: May 2024
Deadline: April 24th, 2024
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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are studying the structure of the universe.

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Operational Graduates

Manufacturing, Materials, Project Management, Geology.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: October 2024
Deadline: April 24th, 2024
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Brett is an independent producer of sand and gravel, with quarry, marine dredged aggregates and coated road stone operations.

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Ark Trainee Talks: Training Taster Session

Wednesday 24th April at 2pm – 3pm

Salary: Not applicable
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: Wednesday 24th April at 2pm – 3pm
Deadline: April 24th, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Year in Industry Undergraduate – R&D Technician

Computer Science, IT, Product Design.

Salary: £23,000
Location: Aylesford (Kent)
Degree required: 2:1 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship
Duration: 1 Year
Deadline: April 25th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Year in Industry Undergraduate – Engineering

Manufacturing, Mechanical, Supply Chain.

Salary: £23,000
Location: Doncaster
Degree required: 2:1 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship
Duration: 1 Year
Deadline: April 25th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Year in Industry Undergraduate - Research & Development (R&D)

Computer Science, IT, Analytics.

Salary: £23,000
Location: Caerphilly (South Wales)
Degree required: 2:1 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship
Duration: 1 Year
Deadline: April 25th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Trainee Patent Attorney – AI, Machine Learning and Computer Science

Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol, Cambridge, London and Manchester
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 26th, 2024

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We are a top European IP specialist working with organisations building the brands and technologies that will define tomorrow.

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Graduate Technology Consultant Programme - Summer 2024 start

Data Science, Computer Science, Software, IT, Cyber.

Salary: £30,000 in Year 1, £38,000 in Year 2
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: July 2024
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
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We help clients excel by providing high-potential technical consultants in software, data, cloud and platform engineering.

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Operations Graduate Scheme

Project Management, Business, Analytics.

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Whiteley (Hampshire)
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
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NATS is a leading air traffic management and solutions company, established in the UK operating in countries around the world.

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Find my Future: Black Heritage Talent in Professional Services Insight Event - May 2024

Finance, Accountancy, Audit, Economics.

Salary: n/a
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 14th May 2024 (1 day)
Starting: May 2024
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
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Mazars is a leading international professional services firm, delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax and more.

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Find my Future: So-Mobile Talent in Professional Services - May 2024

Finance, Accountancy, Audit, Economics.

Salary: n/a
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 8th May 2024 (1 day)
Starting: May 2024
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
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Mazars is a leading international professional services firm, delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax and more.

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Human Factors - Graduate Scheme

Ergonomics, Business.

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Whiteley (Hampshire)
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
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NATS is a leading air traffic management and solutions company, established in the UK operating in countries around the world.

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Graduate Scheme (Engineering)

Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Data.

Salary: £32,000
Location: London, Derby, Oxley (Wolverhampton) and Widnes (Cheshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 28th, 2024
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Alstom is a global player fully focused on transport, and has been contributing to the UK’s infrastructure for over 100 years.

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Science, Maths & Technical Industrial Placements 2024

Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Maths, Physics.

Salary: £25,000
Location: West Cumbria and Warrington
Degree required: 2:2 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 12 months
Starting: July 2024
Deadline: April 28th, 2024
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Sellafield is responsible for the safe and secure operation and clean-up of the Sellafield nuclear site.

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Electrical Engineering Industrial Placements 2024

Electrical, Electronics.

Salary: £25,000
Location: West Cumbria and Warrington
Degree required: 2:2 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 12 months
Starting: July 2024
Deadline: April 28th, 2024
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Sellafield is responsible for the safe and secure operation and clean-up of the Sellafield nuclear site.

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Civil Engineering Industrial Placements 2024

Civil, Structural.

Salary: £25,000
Location: West Cumbria and Warrington
Degree required: 2:2 and above (expected)
Job type: Placement / Internship (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 12 months
Starting: July 2024
Deadline: April 28th, 2024
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Sellafield is responsible for the safe and secure operation and clean-up of the Sellafield nuclear site.

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Finance, Business, Economics, Project Management, Supply Chain.

Salary: £28,000
Location: Doncaster
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 29th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Finance, Business, Economics, Project Management, Supply Chain.

Salary: £28,000
Location: Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 29th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Finance, Business, Economics, Project Management, Supply Chain.

Salary: £28,000
Location: Caerphilly (South Wales)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 29th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Finance, Business, Economics, Project Management, Supply Chain.

Salary: £28,000
Location: Aylesford (Kent)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 29th, 2024
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At Genuit Group we help create a better, more sustainable built environment, by developing and producing sustainable solutions.

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Summer Internship Programme

IT, Software, Data, Analytics, Energy.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Chester
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Placement / Internship (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 6 - 8 weeks
Starting: June 2024
Deadline: April 29th, 2024
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EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, specialising in electrical assets.

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Machine Learning Developer

Physics, Computing, Software, AI, Robotics.

Salary: 6,194 and 6,808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Degree required: Master's or PhD
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: June 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are studying the structure of the universe.

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Graduate Applications Engineer

Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Software, Systems.

Salary: £29,000
Location: Market Harborough (Leicestershire)
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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TGW Logistics Group is a global leading provider of intralogistics solutions, warehouse automation and material handling.

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2024 Graduate Development Programme – Transport and Infrastructure

Infrastructure, Project Management, Structural, Cyber Security.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: April 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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One of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP provides engineering and design services to multiple sectors.

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FY25 Accenture Newcastle & Manchester Master's Technology Degree Apprenticeship

Master’s – MSc Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions

Salary: Competitive
Location: Newcastle and Manchester
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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We are a talent and innovation led company with 732,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.

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Graduate Developers - Autumn 2024 start

Web Development, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electronics.

Salary: £27,000 during initial 5-month training period, rising to £31,000 on completion
Location: Oxford
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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Dorset Software is a dynamic company offering bespoke software, development consultancy, and systems support services.

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Graduate Developers - Autumn 2024 start

Web Development, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electronics.

Salary: £27,000 during initial 5-month training period, rising to £31,000 on completion
Location: Poole
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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Dorset Software is a dynamic company offering bespoke software, development consultancy, and systems support services.

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General Chemistry Graduate

Materials, Chemistry.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Liverpool
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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Alfred H Knight provides a range of inspection and analytical services for the Mineral, Metal and Solid Fuels industry worldwide.

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Graduate Project Manager 2024

Business, Supply Chain, Project Management.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Newcastle
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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Stantec is a 26,000-strong architecture and engineering firm, with over 400 locations across 6 continents.

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2024 Graduate Development Programme – Property & Buildings and Industry

Building Services, Structural, Civil.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: April 2024
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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One of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP provides engineering and design services to multiple sectors.

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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Mechanical.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
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Crux is an innovation-driven research, design and development consultancy that develops intelligent products.

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Theoretical Physicist- UGT Diagnostician

Physics, Maths, Computer Science.

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Location: Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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We work at the extremes of science and engineering to play our part in the safety and security of our country.

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Theoretical Scientist

Physics, Maths, Computer Science.

Salary: £31,000 - £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Location: Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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We work at the extremes of science and engineering to play our part in the safety and security of our country.

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Software Developer for ML Training

Software, Hardware, Physics.

Salary: 6,194 and 6,808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Degree required: Master's and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: May 2024
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are studying the structure of the universe.

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Get into teaching chemistry

Webinar: 2nd May 2024, 17:00-18:00

Salary: N/A
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event
Duration: Webinar: 2nd May 2024, 17:00-18:00
Starting: May 2024
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists, with more than 54,000 members.

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2024 Placements - Year In Industry (UK)

Civil, Structural, Environment, Mechanical, Electrical.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Various locations
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Placement / Internship (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: 12 months
Deadline: May 2nd, 2024
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One of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP provides engineering and design services to multiple sectors.

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Ark Trainee Computing Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024

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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Teacher Trainee - STEM

Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024

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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Student Software Engineer

Computing, IT, Web Development, Cyber, Software.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Havant (Hampshire)
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Placement / Internship
Duration: 1 Year
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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We specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection solutions that protect people from fire.

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2024 Long Term Internship - Convertible Bond Sales Assistant

Data, Maths, Finance, Economics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Placement / Internship
Duration: 6-11 months
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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BNP Paribas is a leading European bank, and has a significant presence in the UK with a 150-year history.

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Women in Technology Insights Programme

Insight Event: 22nd - 26th July

Salary: N/A
Location: Sheffield
Degree required: 2:1 and above (expected)
Job type: Insight Event (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: Insight Event: 22nd - 26th July
Starting: July 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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One of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, HSBC serves more than 39 million customers.

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Ark Trainee Biology Teacher

Salary: £25,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Physics Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Chemistry Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Maths Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Various locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Job type: Graduate Programme (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Engineering Graduate Scheme

Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing.

Salary: £29,000
Location: Newport
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity (Hiring multiple candidates)
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 5th, 2024
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We want you to benefit from interesting and rewarding work that enables you to learn and continually progress in your career.

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General Business Management Graduate

Business, Finance, Economics, Maths.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Solihull (Birmingham)
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 5th, 2024
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Tarmac is the UK's leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business.

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Ark Trainee Talks: Introduction to Teaching

Monday 6th May at 4pm – 5pm

Salary: Not applicable
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event (Hiring multiple candidates)
Duration: Monday 6th May at 4pm – 5pm
Deadline: May 6th, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Applied Physicist (FCC Beam Physics)

Physics, Mechanical, Electronic, Software, Computer Science.

Salary: 6,194 and 6,808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Degree required: Master's and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 6th, 2024
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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are studying the structure of the universe.

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Graduate CAE Engineer (1 year FTC)

Software, Data, Computing, AI, Robotics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brackley (Northamptonshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

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Graduate Dyno Test Engineer

Automotive, Data, Aerodynamics, Electronic, Physics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brackley (Northamptonshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

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Graduate Research and Development Engineer

Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, Manufacturing.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brackley (Northamptonshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

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Graduate Control Systems Engineer - America's Cup

Automotive, Mechanical, Electronic, Robotics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brackley (Northamptonshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

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Graduate Control Systems Engineer

Automotive, Mechanical, Electronic, Robotics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brackley (Northamptonshire)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Job type: Graduate Opportunity
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

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RAF World: Engineer your Career

Insight event: 8th May 19:30 - 21:00

Salary: Not applicable
Location: Remote
Degree required: All grades
Job type: Insight Event
Duration: Insight event: 8th May 19:30 - 21:00
Deadline: May 7th, 2024
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The RAF is the UK’s aerial peacekeeping and fighting force. It defends the skies of Britain to protect the UK and its allies.