Recruit a placement student
Our Professional Training Scheme gives students up to a year of real-world experience, making them highly employable and ready to contribute from day one. This programme connects thousands of employers with skilled, work-ready talent every year.
Advertise a placement opportunity
Future-proof your workforce with the Surrey Professional Training Scheme (placements)
Why hire a Surrey placement student?
- A low-risk recruitment pipeline – identify and develop future talent before graduation.
- Fresh skills and perspectives – students bring technical knowledge, adaptability, and new ideas.
- Immediate business impact – they work independently or support your team on key projects.
- Cost-effective support – gain extra resource without a long-term commitment.
- Strong employer partnerships – we provide ongoing support to both you and the student.
- Brand advocacy – students return to university promoting their placement employer.
Short-term options
Need more flexibility? We also offer:
- Summer internships
- Part-time project work
- Virtual internships.
These options offer the same great benefits and can be a first step toward a long-term placement or a new partnership with the University of Surrey.
Need anything different? We are happy to discuss your requirements.
Key information for employers interested in placement opportunities
| Duration | Up to 12 months |
| Start dates | July, August or September |
| Hours | Minimum 1,125 (30 working weeks) excluding annual leave |
| When students apply | Students gain access to adverts from 1 September and have until the following August to secure a placement |
| When should you advertise? | To reach the widest audience we recommend between September to March, but many students are active beyond this |
| Employer commitment | A designated manager and training throughout the scheme |
| Post-placement | Students return to university to complete their final year |
| Compensation | Expected to be at least the National Minimum Wage |
Over 2,000 placement partners
We work with over 2,000 national and international businesses across all sectors, from global corporations like JP Morgan, Enterprise Mobility, and Rolls-Royce to innovative startups and SMEs.
