Retaining graduates
Students and graduates across our three universities have a wealth of skills and experience that local business can access to help build, grow and innovate. From consultancy-based projects, to temporary, fixed term and permanent positions, the universities can advise, support and guide organisation to access a supply of future talent. Students and graduates can:
- Bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Our students and graduates are highly committed and enthusiastic, and keen to develop themselves. From revamping marketing and sales strategies to developing innovative technology, their energy has helped hundreds of employers to solve their business problems in new and creative ways.
- Add value to your organisation. By having a student take on challenging responsibilities and fixed term projects helps to understanding if they can meet expectations and be considered to return to your organisation once they complete their degree, equipped with experience of working for you.
- Be good value for money. Students and graduates don’t expect high level salaries, although they do need to receive a realistic offer. For that you get a motivated student or graduate used to thinking at degree level but at a lower cost to that of an experienced hire.
Leicester Student Voice: A report was produced following an event with students that captured their reflections and comments into what the region should do to be more attractive to graduates following university studies. The report is available to download below:
How businesses can access support
Graduate Retention Project, led by Leicester City Council
- The Graduate Retention project offers local businesses guidance and support to employ a graduate. This project aims to work with businesses to assist them with recruitment, in line with the council’s broader aim to retain graduates in Leicester. Participating businesses must be based in Leicester in order to be eligible to take part in this project.
- To find out more and to consider applying to access support and possibly funding toward employing a graduate, visit the Leicester Employer Hub here: https://www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/employers/graduate-support-project
Working with the universities to access student and graudate talent
To explore how each university can support you with your future talent needs, do get in touch through the contact details provided below:
De Montfort University
DMU programmes are designed to increase employability and help students develop transferable skills relevant to your business.
We’re committed to preparing our students for the world of work, and providing the employment market with educated and employable graduates. The DMU Careers Team are dedicated to supporting students, graduates and employers.
Get in contact
T: +44 (0)116 257 7595
E: employerengagement@dmu.ac.uk
W: dmu.ac.uk/business/work-with-our-students/index.aspx
Loughborough University
At Loughborough, we pride ourselves on building and developing strong relationships with organisations, locally and internationally, small and large, spanning a huge range of industries. We work creatively and innovatively with all our partners to offer support in a range of aspects, from recruitment and profile-raising activities on campus, through to collaborating to help your organisation grow, always ensuring we meet the individual needs of every organisation.
Get in contact
T: +44 (0)1509 222 765
E: employer.services@lboro.ac.uk
W: lboro.ac.uk/careers
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester has a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and research and is consistently ranked as one of the most socially inclusive universities in the UK.
We have a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education and we are proud of our diverse student population.
Get in contact
T: +44 (0)116 252 2068
E: employer.services@leicester.ac.uk
W: le.ac.uk/employers
Support for students and graduates
If you are a current student or graduate from De Montfort University, Loughborough University or the University of Leicester, please get in touch with your university to access support and explore the employment opportunities locally.
De Montfort University
We have specialist careers teams in every faculty to help students plan their career path and explore opportunities in Leicester, the UK and across the world.
From working at Leicester City Football Club to working with major brands in Vietnam, or developing your Enterprise skills in Los Angeles, our Careers Team offers students exciting career opportunities in every year of your degree., and beyond.
Get in contact
W: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/careers/index.aspx
E: careers@dmu.ac.uk
Loughborough University
Careers Network offers a full range of services, remotely and in person, including online advice, individual appointments, coaching, presentations and careers events. For information, advice and support on a whole range of careers topics, access to our online tools, and to find out more about our services and events please contact us or access our website.
Get in contact
W: lboro.ac.uk/services/careers/students-and-graduates/
E: careers@lboro.ac.uk
T: : +44 (0)1509 222 765
University of Leicester
No matter where you are in your career journey, our expert career coaches can offer support, advice and guidance online, by phone, for as long as you need it.
As a graduate, you can also enjoy lifetime access to our online careers platform, MyCareers, giving you 24-hour access to hundreds of internships and graduate vacancies, career appointments and event bookings.
Get in contact
W: le.ac.uk/career-development-service/contact-us
E: studentservices@leicester.ac.uk
Leicester Employment Hub
- Leicester Employment Hub lists opportunities locally for students and recent graduates to search, apply and secure. These opportunities have been developed specifically to recruit recent graduates who have completed or due to finsih their studies.
- See the full list of opportunities on offer to you here: https://www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/job-seekers/
Hear from students, graduates and businesses
Find out how student, graduates and businesses have found working with our universities to generate opportunities and support business needs.
De Montfort University
Loughborough University
University of Leicester