Biosciences Careers Fair Thursday 19 February 2015, 12–2pm Rushcliffe Restaurant, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Welcome to our Biosciences Careers Fair It’s great to see you at this year’s Biosciences Careers Fair. With a range of companies attending, you can find out just how far your degree can take you. Many of the employers visiting us today have graduate jobs and internship opportunities in a number of business areas. You may be surprised by the range on offer. 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. • If you are considering further study or setting up your own business, there is support and information available at this event. • Be open-minded! Doing a biosciences degree will mean you are developing sought-after skills. Speak to a range of employers from different sectors to understand the scope of careers open to you. • Visit our stand and find out how to make the most of your time at university and grab some information on upcoming events.
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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. Make sure you leave with a copy of our events guide so that you can see what’s happening this term. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question 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! Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability
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Contents 04 AAK
08 Faccenda Foods
04 AB Agri
08 The Hutchinsons Foundation
05 AB InBev
09 Sequani
05 Brioche Pasquier UK
09 SRG
06 CK Science
10 Teach First
06 Dawn Meats
10 The University of Nottingham
07 De Lacy Executive 07 ESPRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Additive Manufacturing
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Subjects recruited from: Food science Areas recruited to: Food industry Starting salary: ÂŁ23,000 Job location(s): Hull and Runcorn Benefits: 10% non-contributory pension, maximum 12% bonus, private healthcare and health insurance Application method: Email CV and covering letter to UK.jobs@aak.com Application deadline: 19 March Employment start date: July Number of opportunities: Two Internship/placement opportunities: No
AAK UK specialises in the development, production and application of edible oils and fats for the food manufacturing and baking industries, as well as for food service and retail. We are part of AAK, which is headquartered in Sweden and our products are sold in over 35 countries. With a mix of on-the-job learning, individual development activities and formal training, the 12-month programme is designed to provide the best possible start to your career with AAK. It will include two rotations; one to commercial function and one to production/operations, to provide a deeper understanding of our value chain and our customer value proposition. www.aak-uk.com
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental science, animal science, nutritional science and all sciences Areas recruited to: Commercial, nutrition, research, selling and marketing, and supply chain Starting salary: ÂŁ23,000 Job location(s): Peterborough and various locations throughout the UK Benefits: Formal and informal mentoring, opportunities for cross-functional moves, pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus eight days bank holiday and a rewards and recognition scheme Application method: Online via www.milkround.co.uk or www.prospects.ac.uk Application deadline: Employment start date: September Number of opportunities: Four to six Internship/placement opportunities: Yes 04
AB Agri, the thriving agricultural division of Associated British Foods plc., one of the largest customers and suppliers to the UK’s food, drink and biofuels sectors with activities that are supply chain long. Our graduate scheme is a great deal more than just your first job after university, it is a golden opportunity to shape your career path with a company that is committed to helping you achieve your potential. A background in agriculture is not a necessity but you will need drive, passion, enthusiasm and an adventurous spirit, be geographically mobile and have a willingness to step up and take on the opportunities that our schemes present. www.abagri.com
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Subjects recruited from: Business, marketing, economics, sales, engineering, science, finance, law and IT Areas recruited to: Supply, logistics, brewing and packaging Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Holidays, pension scheme, maternity and paternity policy, diversity of people and employment, funding for children at university and local benefits Application method: Online Application deadline: 1 March Employment start date: August Number of opportunities: Two Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
You’ll be placed in the business to work on a real project over 10 weeks. The internship is a chance for you to discover what it’s like in a top international company with some of the world’s most recognised brands. You’ll work in either sales, supply or support with defined objectives. You will regularly meet with your project sponsor and summer internship coordinator. Every month you’ll present to both and at the end of the programme you’ll also present on the project you worked on. You should be in your penultimate year of study. You’ll fit in best if you speak good English, are comfortable with data and like to lead. www.bestbeerjob.com
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental science, food sciences, nutritional sciences, all sciences and all degree disciplines dependent on company needs Areas recruited to: Manufacturing Starting salary: To be discussed Job location(s): Milton Keynes Benefits: To be discussed Application method: Email or online Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: Dependent on role Number of opportunities: Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
Brioche Pasquier UK is part of an international group and one of the largest food manufacturers in Europe. We have been present in the UK for over a decade and sell a range of French bakery products to major UK food retailers, wholesalers and food service markets. The company is still family run and has a great culture and history. We are present in Europe, South Korea, USA and the UK. The expanding business is currently building technologically advanced 160,000 sq ft production facility to service the UK market in order to continue the strong growth of the company. www.briochepasquier.co.uk 05
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Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental science, animal science, food science, nutritional science, plant and crop science and all sciences Areas recruited to: Life science Starting salary: Dependent on role Job location(s): Dependent on role Benefits: Dependent on role Application method: Dependent on role Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: Dependent on role Number of opportunities: Dependent on role Internship/placement opportunities: No
CK Science is a leading independent scientific recruitment consultancy for science jobs. CK Science’s highly trained, specialist scientific recruitment consultants are here to help you achieve your career goals within the scientific, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, waste, environmental, and other related industries. The vacancies we handle include: chemistry, biotechnology, biology, laboratory, microbiology, pharmaceutical, analytical, chemical engineering, food science and environmental science. http://ckscience.co.uk/
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Cattle procurement, agriculture, planning, production, technical, sales/ marketing, purchasing, engineering, accounting and finance, new product development, human resources, health and safety and environmental Starting salary: ÂŁ22,000 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Dedicated mentors, first-class coaching, direct access to senior leaders, opportunities to undertake assignments, secondments and innovative projects, investment in blue-chip residential off-site training Application method: Online Application deadline: 28 February Employment start date: September Number of opportunities: 20 Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
The programme is structured to provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills and experiences over a range of disciplines in a twoyear period. Combined with formal training you will work with passionate, talented people who will provide invaluable training on the job. With no pre-conceived ideas and no limit on your career path, your skills and experiences can be uniquely tailored to the multitude of career opportunities within Dawn Meats. We recognise the importance of continuous development and work closely with recognised management development institutes in Ireland and the UK to develop our graduates as managers of the future. For our finance and accounting graduates the opportunity to gain a professional qualification from ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CPA is available. www.dawnmeats.com
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Subjects recruited from: All sciences Areas recruited to: Agriculture, environment recycling and renewable, biotechnology, equestrian, companion pet, food, horticulture, amenity and forestry Starting salary: Dependent on role Job location(s): UK Benefits: Dependent on role Application method: Online Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: Dependent on role Number of opportunities: Dependent on role
De Lacy Executive is the professional person’s agricultural recruitment consultancy. De Lacy Executive’s recruitment capability to find the best candidates for clients in a very difficult market and to help candidates develop their careers, has quickly established the company as the number one in the rural business sector. We operate in all agricultural sectors from animal feed and livestock marketing, to arable inputs, grain trading and machinery, including agricultural consultancy; in primary food from procurement and processing to sales and marketing; in horticulture/fresh produce from operations to technical and quality roles. We provide a service at all levels from trainee to chief executive. www.delacyexecutive.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: All sciences and engineering Areas recruited to: PhD research Starting salary: £13,863 tax-free year one, up to £20,000 tax-free year two onwards Job location(s): Nottingham, Liverpool, Loughborough and Newcastle Benefits: Industrial internship and international travel Application method: Email CV with academic transcript and covering letter to amcdt@ nottingham.ac.uk Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: October Number of opportunities: 14 Internship/placement opportunities: Yes www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/ StudentERPs
The primary objective of the Centre is to produce research leaders to tackle the major scientific and engineering challenges over the next 10–15 years in enabling additive manufacturing and 3D printing to play a prominent role in manufacturing, and providing the people and talent to fuel this new industrial revolution. We are seeking individuals from the physical/biological sciences and engineering for the research, development and analysis of the newest generation of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Joining this doctoral training programme will give you the opportunity to receive the training needed for a professional career in 3D printing in a four-year PhD course. www.nottingham.ac.uk/additivemanufacturing
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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Agriculture, operations and commercial Starting salary: Up to ÂŁ30,000 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Private health care, life assurance scheme and pension Application method: CV and covering letter to careers@faccenda.co.uk Application deadline: 31 March Employment start date: Summer Number of opportunities: Three Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
Faccenda Foods is a rapidly growing UK company which has been delivering great quality food for over five decades. We take ownership of the entire fresh poultry supply chain through to the final product, delivering innovative fresh and convenience meal solutions to our customers. Our success is based on high-quality, great value and fantastic service, delivered through a culture where our people make the difference. We need highly motivated graduates to join us who share our values and want to be part of our success. Our future leaders programme offers a fast-track career path to senior management. Over three years you will work on different assignments. www.faccenda.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental sciences, and plant and crop sciences Areas recruited to: Agricultural crop protection, agronomist Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK Benefits: Commensurate with achievements of training requirements over the first three years Application method: Email foundation@hlhltd.co.uk Application deadline: See website Employment start date: 1 September Number of opportunities: Six to eight Internship/placement opportunities: No
The Hutchinsons Foundation is the most professional and comprehensive training programme within the UK agronomy industry. New entrants to the Foundation are selected each year as postgraduates from a range of universities and colleges, as well as from positions within farm management and other industry-related backgrounds. It is essential that our industry plans for the future and enables the technical knowledge and experience of today to be transferred to the next generation. The Hutchinsons Foundation demonstrates our absolute commitment to this process. www.hlhltd.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Animal sciences Areas recruited to: Bioscience laboratory work, clinical pathology, histology and toxicology Starting salary: Dependent on role Job location(s): Ledbury Benefits: Attractive Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: See website Number of opportunities: To be confirmed Internship/placement opportunities: Possibly
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. We run studies in-house and report findings, working to good laboratory practice. 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 bronze accreditation. We pride ourselves on the versatility, industry profile and expertise of our graduate team which we support in a friendly, team-based environment. www.sequani.com
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental science, animal science, food science, nutritional science, plant and crop science and all sciences Areas recruited to: Pharmaceutical, medical devices and biotechnology Starting salary: ÂŁ15,000 to ÂŁ22,000 depending on industry and location Job location(s): UK Benefits: Dependent on role Application method: Online Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: Dependent on role Number of opportunities: Dependent on role Internship/placement opportunities: No
SRG is an award-winning market leader in scientific recruitment, delivering innovative and bespoke resourcing solutions to the broadbased scientific industries. Each day we help scientists find jobs on both a temporary and permanent basis, from laboratory technicians through to postdoctoral and senior management level professionals. We have been successfully serving the scientific sector since 1990. The vast majority of our consultants and managers are qualified scientists, so they talk your language, understand your challenges and can interpret and meet your needs. Our expertise spans the entire scientific-based industries, from forensic, pharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology and chemical, through to renewable energy and nano-technology. www.srg.co.uk 09
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Subjects recruited from: All subjects Areas recruited to: Education Starting salary: Approximately between £17,000 and £26,000 (depending on location and other factors) Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Application method: Online and one-day assessment centre Application deadline: A rolling basis depending on subject Employment start date: 1 September Number of opportunities: 2,000 Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
Teach First provide top graduates with a two-year leadership development programme. After six weeks of training over the summer, graduates go into challenging schools and will be teaching classes from 1 September on a full-time salary. Taking on such a great responsibility gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the students you teach, while also giving you the opportunity to upskill yourself. Teach First will equip you with skills that enable you to be an outstanding leader, whether you choose to stay in teaching or take a new career path on completion of the two-year programme. www.teachfirst.org.uk
Postgraduate study Subjects recruited from: Agriculture and environmental sciences, animal science, food science, nutritional science and plant and crop science Areas recruited to: Agriculture and environmental sciences, animal science, food science, nutritional science and plant and crop science Starting salary: Job location(s): The University of Nottingham campuses Benefits: Application method: Online Application deadline: Varies Employment start date: 1 October, 1 December, 1 February, 1 April and 1 July Number of opportunities: Ongoing Internship/placement opportunities: Yes
The School of Biosciences is the UK’s strongest teaching and research centre for fundamental and applied biological, agricultural, environmental and food sciences. Our students are taught by world-class specialists, many of whom are expert advisers to national and international bodies. We have extensive links with companies and institutions working in the field of biosciences nationally and internationally, helping ensure our courses are relevant to industry. Our courses are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus (except for environmental sciences which are mostly taught at University Park Campus). The school is renowned for its supportive and friendly community environment. Some 2,000 students are currently studying on campus from all over the world. www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply
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