Biosciences Careers Fair Thursday 18 February 2016, 12–2pm The Bar in the Barn, 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 available 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 there is support and information available at this event. • 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 2016, there’s advice and support available to you. • 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.
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Visit our stand to find out how to make the most of your time at university and grab some information on upcoming events. 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. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments 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
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Contents 04 ABP Food Group
08 SRG
04 Agrovista
08 Sequani
05 Dawn Meats
09 UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve
05 De Lacy Executive
09 The University of Nottingham – International Centre for Brewing Science
06 GSK 06 Hutchinsons Foundation 07 Kerry Group 07 Molson Coors
10 The University of Nottingham – School of Bioscience 10 Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition (Mars Petcare)
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Subjects recruited from: Science-based degrees Areas recruited to: Technical, manufacturing and engineering Starting salary: £20,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: £4,000 per annum accommodation allowance for duration of training programme Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Six
ABP’s graduate training programme aims to recruit talented graduates who will develop a shared identity and common vision, becoming the future leaders of our organisation. Each year we invest heavily in recruiting top quality graduates with a wide of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes offer graduates the opportunity to experience all areas of ABP Food Group over two years before choosing a final career path within the company.
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture related Areas recruited to: Agronomy Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Company car, pension scheme and 25 days holidays plus statutory holidays Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Autumn Number of opportunities: Six
Agrovista has been established for more than 50 years as a leading supplier of agronomy advice and crop protection products. We provide in-field advice in all aspects of crop management, with many years of experience backed up with the most advanced and comprehensive range of agronomy trial in Great Britain.
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Our trainee agronomist programme provides comprehensive technical and commercial training. This ensures our agronomists of the future have the skills and knowledge required to become local crop care experts who are fully equipped to enable farmers to operate more effectively and more profitably, embracing the latest methods and technologies. www.agrovista.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Agriculture, animal science, food science and all others considered Areas recruited to: Graduate programme and 12-month placements across our business Starting salary: £22,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: n/a Application method: Online, CV and covering letter, hard-copy application or representative at fair Application deadline: 29 February 2016 Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: 15–20
Dawn Meats is one of Europe’s most sustainable red meat companies with: • £1bn+ turnover • 3,300 employees across 12 countries • products sold in over 40 countries worldwide With continuous investment in our programme, we welcome and encourage the fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy new graduates bring to the company. The programme provides quality training with hands on involvement across key areas of the business. We invest in our people to develop the skills necessary to become future managers of Dawn Meats. If you think you have what it takes, apply for the our graduate programme today. www.dawnmeats.com
Subjects recruited from: Agriculture, horticulture, agri-food and equestrian Areas recruited to: Farm managers right up to CEO level Starting salary: £20,000+ Job location(s): Worldwide Benefits: n/a Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: n/a
Founded in 2000, De Lacy is a team of eight professional consultants committed to exceeding the expectations of those with whom we work. Our agribusiness credentials are second to none. Largely agricultural graduates, seven of us are the offspring of farmers and five of us have worked in the agricultural supply trade as well as in farming. De Lacy Executive is approved as a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which oversees the UK’s recruitment industry (REC Membership Number: 00082047) and is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office under the Data Protection Act. www.delacyexecutive.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Manufacturing and science, engineering, core business functions, supply chain and technology Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide, Europe-wide and worldwide Benefits: Competitive package including, bonus, holiday and healthcare Application method: Online Application deadline: Encourage early application Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 70
GSK are proud to be a leading science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare within which all our 100,000 employees share the vision of helping people do more, feel better and live longer. As well as our science specific schemes, if you are a passionate, driven student with a scientific background you can take advantage of a diverse range of schemes at GSK. Come and talk to us to find out more! www.gsk.com
Subjects recruited from: Science Areas recruited to: Agronomists Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Car and pension Application method: CV and covering letter or representative at fair Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: To be confirmed
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 from a range of universities and colleges, and from positions within farm management and other industry related backgrounds. The Foundation selects outstanding candidates, who demonstrate the ability and the dedication to develop their technical, commercial and interpersonal skills to the highest levels within the industry. The Foundation is a three-year programme, which forms the basis for the ongoing training and development of all Hutchinsons agronomists. www.hutchinsons-online.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Accounting and finance, research and development, engineering, IT, operations, procurement, supply chain, quality, sales, marketing and category management and human resources Areas recruited to: Accounting and finance, research and development, engineering, IT, operations, procurement, supply chain, quality, sales, marketing and category management and human resources Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide, Europe-wide and worldwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: Various Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Approximately 60
Kerry, a world leader in food ingredients and a leading supplier of consumer foods, is recruiting for its graduate programme to start in summer 2016. Kerry has the largest, most innovative portfolio of taste and nutrition systems, functional ingredients, and actives for the global food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Kerry Foods is a leading producer of chilled consumer foods with top brands such as Cheestrings, Low Low and Mattessons.
Subjects recruited from: Brewing and distilling, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, nutrition, product design and engineering Areas recruited to: Industrial placement students Starting salary: ÂŁ18,500 Job location(s): Burton on Trent Benefits: Bonus, pension, BUPA and product allowance Application method: Online Application deadline: September/October 2016 Employment start date: June 2017 Number of opportunities: 10
At Molson Coors (UK), our vision is simple to challenge the expected and take smart risks, working collaboratively in order to deliver extraordinary brands to delight the world’s consumers and customers.
We are looking for graduates who are passionate about what we do, flexible, mobile, team players, creative, forward thinking, driven to progress their careers and possess a can-do attitude. www.kerrygraduates.com
At Molson Coors we are looking for ambitious self-starters with the confidence and drive to succeed, to support our business growth while providing the opportunity to learn, develop and gain vital business experience. Bringing a positive and professional attitude into the workplace, you will combine your ability to juggle multiple demands with superb analytical, communication and problem solving skills. www.molsoncoors.com
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Subjects recruited from: Microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry and molecular biology Areas recruited to: Various roles across UK Starting salary: From £15,000 Job location(s): Nationwide and Europe-wide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: n/a
As a graduate, SRG can help you in a number of ways. We can find you a permanent role, or a temporary job that offers excellent experience and that may lead to a permanent position. In the race to start a great career, we offer graduates: • improved access to graduate opportunities in the science, clinical, and engineering fields • advice on beating the competition to get on to graduate careers programmes • access to SRG’s unparalleled market knowledge, so we approach the right employers on your behalf www.srg.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Any animal or biology related degree Areas recruited to: Trainee animal technologists Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Ledbury in Herefordshire Benefits: 30 days holiday, overtime pay, time off in lieu and travel allowances, pension and health cash plan Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Three
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We are a small, friendly contract research company, carrying out safety testing of new medicines, chemical and agro-chemicals. We have a fully developed training programme to help you build a successful career in animal technology, including support for Institute of Animal Technology professional qualifications. See our website for employee stories. www.sequani.com
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Subjects recruited from: Biology and zoology and natural sciences Areas recruited to: Conservation (volunteering) Starting salary: n/a Job location(s): KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Benefits: n/a Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 15 per month
UmPhafa Reserve is owned and run by Colchester Zoo’s charity, Action for Wild, and was established in 2004 when a number of cattle farms were purchased with the intention of creating a 6,000ha conservation area exclusively for the research of African flora and fauna and as a centre for environmental education. UmPhafa now runs a successful research and internship programme to provide participants with practical and creditable experience in the field of conservation as well as opportunities to undertake independent research studies on the reserve. www.umphafa.com
Subjects recruited from: Science Areas recruited to: Brewing and allied industries Starting salary: n/a Job location(s): Worldwide Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: August 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 20
The International Centre for Brewing Science at Nottingham applies contemporary science and pioneering sensory understanding to deliver outstanding value to the brewing industry. Our research strengths include malting science and technology, yeast and fermentation technology, sensory and consumer science and beer flavour technology. We provide global teaching via our postgraduate qualifications and individual short courses. We offer a part-time masters in brewing science delivered, through the latest innovations in e-learning, and intensive residential courses, which facilitate study from anywhere around the globe. Our recently established one year full-time MSc Brewing Science and Practice offers an excellent route into brewing and allied industries. www.nottingham.ac.uk/brewingscience 09
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Subjects recruited from: Sciences Areas recruited to: Sciences Starting salary: Dependent on sponsorship Job location(s): Worldwide; The University of Nottingham UK and The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campuses Benefits: Please see our PhD representative on the stand Application method: Hard-copy application Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Please check website regularly
Our aim is excellence in teaching and research to sustain a healthy supply of food. We study fundamental and applied animal and plant science, agricultural production, economic and environmental sustainability, food manufacturing, processing and consumption, the interaction between food, animal and human health, food safety, and the biotechnological processing of farm products.
Subjects recruited from: Chemistry, food science, nutrition, biology, animal behaviour and welfare, statistics, mathematics, biology, physiology and more Areas recruited to: See online Starting salary: Dependant on role Job location(s): Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition is located in Leicestershire but we are a global company Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme, company bonus, health scheme and more Application method: Online Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: See online
Since acquiring Chappel Brothers in 1935 and continuing with the production of CHAPPIE dog food, today Mars Petcare is one of the world’s leading pet care providers. Our top brands now include PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, BANFIELD Pet Hospital, CESAR, NUTRO, SHEBA, DREAMIES. Our success as a petfood company is based on our passion for creating a better world for pets. We do this by delivering a wide range of pet foods and services to meet the nutrition and care needs of different pets, breeds and health conditions.
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