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Biosciences Fair 2017 Monday 16 October, 12-2pm Bar in the Barn, Sutton Bonington Campus Part of Biosciences Careers Week Find out more nottingham.ac.uk/careers/biosciencesfair
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Biosciences Fair It’s great to see you at this year’s Biosciences Fair. With a range of companies attending, you can find out just how far your degree can take you.
Visit our stand to find out how to make the most of your time at university and grab some information on upcoming events.
Many of the employers visiting us today have graduate jobs and placement opportunities available in a number of business areas. You may be surprised by the range on offer.
Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today, but throughout your time at university and once you graduate.
Here are some key points to make the most of the fair: • A number of employers will bring Nottingham graduates, who are currently working for them, to the fair. They will happily have a chat with you and give you an idea of what it’s like to work in the sector
And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at nottingham.ac.uk/careers/appointments
• Employers love to know what else you’ve done while you’re studying. At the fair there will be several opportunities you can get involved in, from volunteering and part-time work to mentoring and the Nottingham Advantage Award • The biosciences placements team will be at the event offering information, advice and support to students considering taking a year-in-industry placement. Whether you’re in your first year and you’ve not considered this option yet, or in your second year looking for a placement for 2017, there’s advice and support available to you • Be open-minded! Doing a biosciences degree will means you will develop sought-after skills. Speak to a range of employers to understand the scope of careers open to you 02
You can also talk to our experts on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. CareersUoN @UoNCareers
Also, follow the School of Biosciences: @UoNBioscicareer We hope you enjoy the day! Your Careers Team
This fair is part of Biosciences Careers Week. See overleaf to view the full programme.
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Join us for Biosciences Careers Week It’s never too early to kick-start your career planning, and Biosciences Careers Week will help you do just that. Join us for a jam-packed programme of events. You’ll get the opportunity to speak with experts, get advice on your future, network with industry professionals, and access resources that will enable you to plan your next steps. Monday 16 October 12.30-12.50pm
CVs – Employer top tips B07 The Barn
1-1.20pm
Interviews – Employer top tips B07 The Barn
1.30-1.50pm
Assessment Centres – Employer top tips B07 The Barn
Tuesday 17 October 9am-1pm and 2-4pm
Placements Drop-in Session A10 Main Building
1-2pm
How to Make the Most of Your Masters B07 The Barn
Wednesday 18 October 1-2pm
Thursday 19 October 1-2pm
Friday 20 October 11am-2pm
Assessment Centre Success
Committee Room, Main Building
Know your Strengths for Successful Career Planning Committee Room, Main Building
Drop-in session
A10 Main Building
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Contents 05 Agenda Life Sciences
11 Mondelēz International
05 Agrovista UK Limited
11 MorePeople
06 Azotic Technologies
12 NuVision Biotherapies Ltd
06 Bakkavor
12 Sequani Limited
07 Co-op Food
13 Strutt & Parker
07 Danone
13 The Jordans, Dorset and Ryvita
08 Dawn Meats UK
08 De Lacy Executive
14 University of Nottingham School of
09 Eurofins Agroscience Services
Education
09 H L Hutchinson Ltd
14 Unitemps
10 Hall Hunter Partnership
15 WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition
10 Jacobs Douwe Egberts
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Subjects recruited from: Animal-related disciplines Areas recruited to: Life science animal technicians Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: No Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters students Ask me about: A career working with animals and the prospect of travelling and working throughout the UK
Agenda Life Sciences employs animal technicians of all levels and we are the only company that provides staff with a welfarefirst programme that cares for the people who care for research animals. All of our animal technician staff, whether just starting out or already are qualified, are provided with the opportunity to further develop their careers with full training and development support. Become a member of our animal technician team and you will have the opportunity to work within animal facilities nationwide. Agenda provides 24/7 technician support with travel and accommodation paid for. agendalifesciences.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture Areas recruited to: Agronomy Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: Our practical research and development field trials
Agrovista UK are a nationally-recognised leading supplier of agronomy services and crop protection products. We recruit and develop people to become the successful agronomists of the future. Our ‘seven steps to success’ agronomist development programme offers a pathway which leads new entrants from starting out as a trainee through continuous professional development as a successful agronomist, ensuring a broad knowledge of all agronomy services. agrovista.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Agronomy, microbiology, plant science and molecular biology Areas recruited to: Laboratory technician, microbiology and molecular biology Job location(s): Nationwide, Europe-wide and worldwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: The microbiological industries, using microbes in agriculture, placements and work experience
Azotic Technologies Ltd was established to develop and commercialise a natural nitrogen technology that provides a sustainable solution to fertiliser overuse. Azotic Technologies has identified a new platform nitrogen technology.
Subjects recruited from: Manufacturing, food science, food nutrition and engineering Areas recruited to: Manufacturing, food technical, food development, finance, human resources, marketing and commercial Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters students Ask me about: How many pizzas we make in one day!
We are not a household name. But the world’s biggest and best-known grocery retailers and food service providers know exactly who we are. They trust us to provide them with an extraordinary range of innovative, fresh prepared products. It’s why we are at the leading-edge of the industry. And why our graduate scheme offers graduates broader experience, deeper knowledge and faster career progression.
Azotic’s N-Fix® technology is based on a food grade bacteria Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus (Gd) which is derived from sugarcane. N-Fix can be applied as an inoculant or as a seed dressing formulation. By inoculating plant seeds with this beneficial bacteria, it creates a symbiotic relationship for mutual benefit. azotictechnologies.com
Our UK customers include Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda and Morrisons. bakkavor.com/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Food science, nutrition and business Areas recruited to: Product development, food technical, food labelling, food policy, trading, food quality and agriculture Job location(s): Manchester Vacancies for 2018 graduates: No Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: No Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: How you could join 70,000 people working to make a decent, fair, ethically and morally strong business succeed
We offer roles within the commercial function of our food business which includes our delicious food, food policy, buying and agriculture teams. Over the 12 months you will get the opportunity to: • be involved in the delivery of key projects
• experience a commercial environment • widen technical knowledge of retail supply chains
• develop time management through organisation and prioritisation
• build relationships across the supply base coop.co.uk/food
Subjects recruited from: Nutrition Areas recruited to: Medical affairs, medical marketing, healthcare and nutrition solutions (sales) Job location(s): London, Trowbridge and fieldbased Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: Our nutrition graduate programme or our sales and marketing programme
Danone is a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company like no other, trusted by 900 million consumers! We are a world-leader in dairy products, bottled water, baby and medical nutrition with a portfolio of iconic international brands including Evian, Volvic, Activia, Actimel and Cow & Gate. As a graduate you can make a real difference. You will have true responsibility and accountability within the role and you can develop your commercial acumen and key competencies with access to our top learning and development programme. danonegraduates.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Agricultural science, accountancy, biochemistry, environmental, food science, management, manufacturing engineering and mechanical engineering Areas recruited to: Graduate trainee programme Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: How we place no pre-set limits on the direction and development of your career
Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarkets, food services and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €1bn, employing over 3,300 staff in 12 countries and exporting to over 40 countries.
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture, rural and land-based subjects, sciences (including animal science) and food Areas recruited to: Commercial agricultural and land-based opportunities Job location(s): Worldwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: Our agricultural consultancy activities as well as recruitment
De Lacy executive offers professional recruitment services in the business sectors of agriculture and horticulture, food, environment and equestrian/pet. We are a team of nine professional consultants, largely agricultural and food graduates, eight of whom are the offspring of farmers and six of us have worked in the agricultural supply trade as well as in farming and food.
At Dawn Meats our people are our strength and our graduate programme is a key element in building our top-class team. dawnmeats.com
Our experience and competencies extend from graduate trainee to managing director, and from sales, through technical, marketing, operations and production to research and development managers. We work both nationally and internationally. delacyexecutive.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Biology, environmental studies, agriculture, horticulture and other relevant life science subjects Areas recruited to: Field placement students Job location(s): Wilson, Derbyshire Vacancies for 2018 graduates: No Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: No Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: Our placement opportunities
Eurofins Agroscience Services provides analytical, regulatory and field support to the crop protection industry. Our technical activities involve conducting field studies on and in agricultural crops to determine the safety and efficacy of new agrochemicals and crop varieties.
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture Areas recruited to: Trainee agronomists Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: Additional relevant qualification over and above a degree
The Hutchinsons Foundation is the most professional and comprehensive training programme within the UK agronomy profession.
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This is the first programme in the UK to fully equip new agronomists with the expertise and client-focus required to build strong on-farm relationships, which are essential for profitable and sustainable crop management. The Foundation has successfully established more than 50 new entrant agronomists over the past six years. hlhltd.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and crop science, agricultural business management, science, agriculture, environment science and engineering and mechanical engineering Areas recruited to: Graduate management trainee and year-long placements Job location(s): Nationwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: Soft fruits, sustainability, career development, production and horticulture
Hall Hunter Partnership (HHP) is the leading grower of soft fruit in the UK following consistent growth over the last 10 years. In order to maintain this growth and operate at the level of excellence demanded by the sector, we are recruiting our future management team. A number of opportunities exist for high quality graduates, who aspire to be the best in British horticulture, to join the Hall Hunter Partnership graduate development programme. Successful applicants will join the HHP team and, over one and a half years, experience all aspects of the business. hallhunter.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Food science, chemical engineering, chemistry, natural sciences and physics Areas recruited to: Research and development Job location(s): Banbury, UK Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: Our £1,000 joining bonus and your chance to receive free barista training!
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Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) is a new €5B global start-up business containing some of the leading brands in coffee and tea – Kenco, Douwe Egberts, TASSIMO and Jacobs. JDE is looking for students for 12 month industrial placements at our Banbury research and development centre. You will work on live projects and will be given full responsibility and accountability for them from the beginning of your placement. jacobsdouweegberts.com
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Subjects recruited from: Chemical, mechanical and food engineering, food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biosciences, packaging and industrial design Areas recruited to: Engineering and RDQI Job location(s): Sheffield, Birmingham, Reading and international Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters students Ask me about: What’s your favourite MDLZ treat? How could you help to create the future in snacking?
We’re Mondelēz International, the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum.
Subjects recruited from: All science disciplines Areas recruited to: Specialist recruitment for businesses operating in the fresh food, horticulture, agriculture and garden industry supply chains Job location(s): Nationwide, Europe-wide and worldwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: CV and interview advice, career options in fresh food, horticulture, agriculture and garden industry supply chains
We are a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim recruitment solutions for businesses operating in the fresh food, horticulture, agriculture and garden industry supply chains.
You’ve almost certainly heard of our billiondollar brands like Cadbury, Milka, Trebor Bassetts and Oreo. Studying towards a degree in biosciences, food science, chemistry or similar? Want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelēz? Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships. Over 12 months, we hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. careers.mondelezinternational.com
The business is owned and managed by industry-experienced professionals who are committed to offering pragmatic, value for money, people-centred business solutions at all levels within the horticulture, agriculture and fresh food supply chains. We provide a range of services that can be tailored to suit a variety of business requirements. morepeople.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Biosciences Areas recruited to: Research and development and lab manufacturing Job location(s): MediCity, Nottingham Vacancies for 2018 graduates: No Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: How we are growing rapidly as a spin-out company from the University of Nottingham
NuVision is a leading-edge, innovative company specialising in regenerative medicine, primarily focussed on ocular surface indications. We have recruited several University of Nottingham graduates through internship schemes, which have then been converted to permanent positions. We are looking for candidates with a scientific background, but as a small company you may also get involved in a variety of other areas of work. nu-vision.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Animal science, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical science and zoology Areas recruited to: Toxicologist and animal technologist Job location(s): Ledbury, Herefordshire Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: No – we are focused on undergraduate recruitment Ask me about: Career development paths for people entering their first professional role
Sequani is a contract research organisation carrying out safety evaluation studies to support the development of new medical, crop protection and chemical products. We work closely with our customers to design studies to meet regulatory needs. As a medium-sized science-led organisation, we offer tailor-made career progression plans for recent graduates that have been recognised with an Investors in People silver accreditation. We pride ourselves on the versatility, industry profile and expertise of our graduate team which we support in a friendly, team-based environment. sequani.com
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Subjects recruited from: Any with an interest in rural land and property Areas recruited to: Rural land management and farming consultancy Job location(s): England and Scotland Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: No Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: No Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters students Ask me about: A varied and rewarding career as a rural chartered surveyor or farming consultant
Strutt & Parker’s Rural Consultancy teams look after more than 1.5 million acres of land up and down the UK, together with an extensive portfolio of rural businesses and property.
Subjects recruited from: Food science Areas recruited to: Research and development Job location(s): Biggleswade Vacancies for 2018 graduates: No Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: No Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: No Ask me about: Unique opportunities to work across three well-loved brands
We are looking to recruit industrial placement students in between their second and third years of university. We offer two vacancies – both are product development roles on a year’s contract, beginning in July 2018. Students will have the opportunity to work across Jordan’s, Dorset and Ryvita brands.
We provide strategic advice and practical management services to clients including private estates, farmers, local authorities, charities, institutional investors and utility companies. struttandparker.com/services/estates-farmsand-land
We are looking for food science students who are passionate foodies, ambitious and keen to develop and are motivated to get the most out of their placement. jordansdorsetryvita.com
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Subjects recruited from: All disciplines Areas recruited to: A wide range including hospitality, events assistants, administration, finance and marketing Job location(s): Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: How to apply for temporary work during your studies, throughout university holidays and on graduation
Earn money and boost your CV! Unitemps Nottingham can help you find part-time or full-time temporary work; from one-hour shifts to full-time across a variety of roles including hospitality, administration, IT and customer service. We’re based on-campus within the University’s Careers and Employability Service; offering interesting and varied opportunities both at the University and in businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. unitemps.com
Teacher training Subjects recruited from: All science disciplines Areas recruited to: Teaching Job location(s): Nationwide, Europe-wide and worldwide Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: Applying for teacher training at the University of Nottingham
What inspired you to become a scientist? Maybe it’s due to one of your school science teachers? Science education has never been so important and our future generations need excellent scientists like you to inspire them. At the School of Education, we have been educating teachers for over 125 years and in 2017 we were named as one of the top ten PGCE providers in the UK. We are committed to developing inspirational science teachers who will foster a love of our subject in the young people with whom they work. nottingham.ac.uk/education/study/teachertraining
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Subjects recruited from: Animal science, biochemistry, microbiology, food science, zoology, chemistry and behaviour Areas recruited to: Research scientist, laboratory scientist, unit owner, operations/ behaviour trainer Job location(s): Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Leicestershire Vacancies for 2018 graduates: Yes Seeking to attract 2019 graduates: Yes Placements available in 2018: Yes Seeking candidates for 2019 placements: Yes Offering roles for postgraduate students: Yes – masters and PhD students Ask me about: The Mars Petcare recruitment process and working with lots of cats, dogs (and fish!)
The WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition serves as a leading scientific authority in advancing the frontiers of research into the nutrition and health of companion animals. We drive Mars’s Petcare vision to create a better world for pets, providing the science and expertise that underpins leading Mars brands such as PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, and ROYAL CANIN®. WALTHAM has a range of exciting and challenging career opportunities for those with a science background. waltham.com
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