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King’s Careers & Employability

Monday 6 November 2017

kcl.ac.uk/careers

The Great Hall, Strand12.30 – 15.30

EXHIBITORS FLOOR PLAN

Heathrow Airport LimitedSeven HillsMerkle PeriscopixTeach FirstCharityworks & Change 100Civil Service Fast Stream Think AheadFrontlineNational Graduate Development Programme for Local Government (NGDP)Müller Yoghurts and DessertsASOSAlphaSightsORB InternationalGuidePointUnileverDanoneTescoUnlocked GraduatesExplore Learning Department for EducationIMC Healthcare CommunicationPortland PRHomieKing’s College London: School of Education, Communication and Society

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION BY SECTOR

Sectors

Marketing, Public Relations (PR) & Communications 4-5IMC Healthcare Communications; Merkle Periscopix; Portland PR; Seven Hills

Operations & Logistics 5-6Heathrow Airport; Homie

Public Sector & Charities 6-8Charityworks & Change100; Civil Service Fast Stream; Frontline; National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP); Think Ahead; Unlocked Graduates

Research & Analysis 8-9Alphasights; Guidepoint; ORB International

Retail & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) 9-10ASOS; Danone; Muller Yogurts & Desserts; Tesco; Unilever

Teaching & Education 11-12Department for Education; Explore Learning; King’s College London – School of Education, Communication & Society; Teach First

Marketing, Public Relations (PR) & Communications

Marketing exists across all sectors, helping clients to connect with their audiences and promote their brand or products. Working in PR & Communications involves managing reputations for an organisation, and communicating a specific subject and issues to a wider audience – either members of the general public or a specific target audience such as government and policy makers. There has been a huge growth in Science communications which covers a broad area of careers focused on the communication of scientific ideas and issues to a wide audience.

For more information about working in these areas, please visit Careers Resources Kit at kcl.ac.uk/careers, and look at the handouts under Sector Guides: Creative and cultural roles

IMC Healthcare Communicationswww.imcmedcom.com

Stand No 21

Established in 2006, IMC is an independently owned medhealth consultancy. We specialise in creating revolutionary medical communication solutions with inspiring outcomes, using a synergistic approach between our five divisions. Life at IMC is not only about working hard; fun is essential, and our exciting company events strive to show this. If you want to join an agency with no red tape and where your voice is always heard, please email your CV and cover letter to talent@imcmedcom.com

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: London

Merkle | Periscopix www.periscopix.co.uk/careers

Stand No 3

Merkle | Periscopix is a digital marketing agency focused on delivering data driven strategies. As part of our team you’ll work alongside talented individuals, receive fantastic training and have access to numerous opportunities for career growth. We don’t require any previous experience and we have graduates from all degree backgrounds.We’re looking for passionate, ambitious and curious individuals, who enjoy working with data, analysing trends and communicating with clients. Our roles are niche and specialist so if you’d like to become an expert, this is the place for you!

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: London

Portland PR Ltdcareers.portland-communications.com

Stand No 22

Portland is a fast-growing communications and public affairs consultancy. We help our clients to tell their story, whether they are starting right at the beginning, or simply need extra help along the way. We are based in London, with offices in New York, Washington, Doha, Singapore and Nairobi and we work with our clients to develop research-led strategies that will achieve their communications and business goals. We are pioneers in integrated communications campaigns, engaging online and traditional media, global opinion leaders, clinical audiences, consumers and decision-makers.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: LondonNumber of Positions: 12

Seven Hillswww.wearesevenhills.com

Stand No 2

At Seven Hills, we help inspirational people, places, brands and organisations to articulate their purpose, crafting powerful campaigns that turn missions into momentum. Founded in 2010 we have been recognized as the fastest-growing firm in our category and named the World’s Best Corporate Consultancy, by industry monitor The Holmes Report. You will need to be a competent multi-tasker, equally happy to secure media opportunities, write copy, support on client events and develop in-depth knowledge of your client’s business.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: LondonNumber of Positions: 5

Operations & Logistics

Logistics, transport and supply is all about moving people, goods and service around as efficiently and safely as possible. It can also include the sourcing, purchasing and procurement of services or materials. You can contribute to these areas in a number of different ways, from managing supply chains and operations to ensuring customers are satisfied with the company’s service.

For more information about working in these areas, please visit Careers Resources Kit at kcl.ac.uk/careers, and look at the handouts under Sector Guides: Transport and Logistics

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION BY SECTOR

National Graduate Development Programme for Local Govt (NGDP)www.ngdp.org.uk

Stand No 9

The NGDP is a graduate management development programme for individuals who want to make a difference. We train high- calibre managers who can influence and implement the huge change programme facing local government. Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in England and is responsible for a wide range of services which support people and local communities. It offers excellent career opportunities and it gives you the chance to have a real impact on the day-to-day lives of people across the country.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: EnglandNumber of Positions: 150+

Think Aheadthinkahead.org

Stand No 7

The Think Ahead programme is a new route into social work for graduates remarkable enough to make a real difference to people with mental health problems. We are bringing exceptional people into mental health social work, pioneering better training, and creating a community of advocates in mental health services and across society. We’re searching for exceptional people to become mental health social workers. You’ll be paid to work in an expert team alongside clinical professionals, study for a master’s degree, and develop your leadership skills.

Level of Degree Accepted: Undergraduate Role Locations: UK Number of Positions: 100

Civil Service Fast Streamwww.faststream.gov.uk

Stand No 6

Britain needs leaders. People who are prepared to commit themselves to solving the big issues – like improving employment prospects, widening access to public services and defending the country against natural disasters. Are you one of them? For more than 65 years we’ve been recruiting talented people to lead the Civil Service. Our aim is to equip you with the skills you need to become a senior leader in the UK Civil Service. Whoever you are, and whatever your background, if you have the talent, commitment and strength of character we look for, the Fast Stream could be your route to real leadership.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: UKNumber of Positions: 1000+

Frontlinewww.thefrontline.org.uk

Stand No 8

Frontline’s mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable children by recruiting and developing outstanding individuals to be leaders in social work and broader society.Our unique two-year on-the-job leadership programme will offer high-achieving graduates and career changers the opportunity to join one of Britain’s most challenging, and most rewarding, professions. Participants will work as frontline social workers for children and families in Local Authorities, undertaking child protection work which will change lives.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: UKNumber of Positions: 352

Heathrow Airport Limitedcareers.heathrow.com

Stand No 1

Heathrow is like a small city – fast moving, diverse, and forward thinking – we are right at the heart of the nation’s global connections with a world of opportunity. As we continue to grow, we need people from all backgrounds and with a huge range of skills to go the extra mile for our passengers and our airlines, making every journey better. There are endless opportunities for you to explore whether it is in a role or on our internship and graduate scheme, we will help you realise your potential.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: Heathrow

Homiewww.gethomie.com

Stand No 23

Gone are the days of the stressful flat search. We are a London-based, venture-backed start-up that is revolutionizing the way renters find their homes. Through our proprietary tech we can instantly search the whole rental market for the renter, no matter the agent or the portal, and we don’t stop there. We also arrange for all the viewings and organise convenient back-to-back tours of the renter’s favourite homes. Our team of Homies are available throughout the whole experience, helping the renter navigate every aspect of renting in London from search to offer.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: London Number of Positions: 7

Public Sector & Charities

Many graduates are attracted to the non for profit environment as it can offer a wide range of roles, challenges and numerous opportunities for progression. A role in the public sector could see you working as a civil service at national or local government, or undertaking a job in the public service (such as a teacher, social worker, prison officer or more).

For more information about working in these areas, please visit Careers Resources Kit at kcl.ac.uk/careers, and look at the handouts under Sector Guides: Legal, political, charity and international organisations.

Charityworks & Change 100www.charity-works.co.uk

Stand No 5

As a Charityworks Graduate Trainee you will deliver a full-time job in a partner charity or housing association, where you’ll have a chance to make a real impact through your work. Alongside your placement, you will take part in a leadership programme. You’ll come together with your fellow trainees and leaders across the sector to explore and debate the key issues affecting your work and society as a whole. You’ll also produce your own research, helping to raise your profile and develop your understanding of your environment.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: UKNumber of Positions: 150

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION BY SECTOR

Unlocked Graduates unlockedgrads.org.uk

Stand No 18

Unlocked is a unique leadership development programme aimed at training graduates to become inspirational and supportive leaders. Serving as a prison officer, you’ll build these skills through a bespoke training programme, working alongside prisoners to create and implement strategies that will help them break the cycle of re-offending. Unlocked is a charity, established with the explicit aim of attracting high-calibre graduate talent to work in the UK prison service and inject new ideas, insights and energy into the rehabilitation of prisons: to lead subtle changes on the inside that deliver huge benefits on the outside.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: London and South EastNumber of Positions: 100

Research & Analysis

Research is a growing area for graduates as our lives are becoming more data driven. As the name suggests, you’ll plan, implement, control, analyse and report on information you gather. Students hone their research and analysis skills through their degree and these employers offer an opportunity to transfer that skills set into the workplace.

AlphaSightswww.alphasights.com/careers

Stand No 12

AlphaSights connect their clients with the world’s best knowledge, they improve critical decisions, sharpen thinking, and drive business forward. On this two-year Graduate Programme, you will be acting as the intermediary between their clients and targeted industry experts. The role is to focus on the clients’ knowledge gaps and define the specialist knowledge required to address them. You will receive intensive on-and-off-desk training along the core dimensions it takes to become a self-sufficient commercial leader, including account management, business development, negotiation, leadership, recruitment, and talent development.

Level of Degree Accepted: Masters, UndergraduateRole Locations: London, Hamburg Number of Positions: 50

GuidePointwww.guidepoint.com/careers

Stand No 14

Guidepoint gives professionals more confidence in their investment and strategic decisions by connecting them to specialised industry experts. Our client list includes seven of the top ten global consulting firms, seven of the top ten largest hedge funds, and many of the largest private equity firms and Fortune-ranked companies. We are recruiting for the role of Research Analyst. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity where you will focus on making the right connections between our clients and business leaders, professionals and experts in varied industries throughout the world.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: London

ASOSasoscareers.asos.com

Stand No 11

We’re a global online fashion retailer and, with over 75,000 product lines, we’re setting the pace in a worldwide fashion revolution. We’re ambitious and we know our stuff. We have websites targeting the UK, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia, Australia and China and we ship to 240 countries from our distribution centre in the UK. We’re always looking for great people to join us – people who are as passionate as we are and, just as importantly, embrace change and innovation.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: LondonNumber of Positions: 50

Danonewww.danonegraduates.co.uk

Stand No 16

Danone was built on the pioneering spirit of its founders. In its graduates, Danone is looking for new and exciting visionaries to continue this legacy and to contribute to a healthier world. The Danone graduate scheme is designed for motivated individuals who are passionate about Danone’s mission and values. In return, Danone provides them with the essential skills and behaviours needed to grow into committed and inspirational leaders. A graduate’s learning journey is completely personalised, based on their career aspirations and developmental targets.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: London, TrowbridgeNumber of Positions: 10-15

ORB International www.orb-international.com

Stand No 13

Founded in 1994, ORB International is an independent Market and Social Research company with offices in the UK and the USA. ORB specialises in high quality research in complex environments, working for governments, non-governmental organisations, corporations and financial institutions around the world. As a leading opinion research provider, we employ both quantitative and qualitative methods for programme evaluation, political campaigns, and general atmospherics.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: LondonVisa Sponsor: YesNumber of Positions: 2

Retail & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

A career in retail & FMCG is one of the most varied sectors you can go into as a graduate, with positions in finance, distribution, logistics and marketing to name but a few available. The sector contains some large graduate employers, such as Tesco (stand 17), the John Lewis Partnership and the Arcadia Group. Many big organisations offer Graduate Management Schemes or work behind the scenes as a buyer or merchandiser.

For more information about working in these areas, please visit Careers Resources Kit at kcl.ac.uk/careers, and look at the handouts under Sector Guides: Buying, Selling & Retailing.

Müller Yoghurts & Dessertswww.mullercareers.co.uk

Stand No 10

Müller Dairy is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer and the official partner of Team GB for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Our Müllerlicious products are exciting and delicious, and we are highly ambitious for the future of Müller and this is why we want to recruit and train the best. In order to fuel our success and continue to grow, we believe in giving responsibilities from day one, developing talent through coaching and mentoring and also giving our colleagues a platform to make a difference.

Level of Degree Accepted: Masters, UndergraduateRole Locations: Market DraytonNumber of Positions: 5

Tesco www.tesco-earlycareers.com

Stand No 17

Tesco is proud of its early career programmes and the training provided. The company firmly believes the most rewarding way for graduates to learn is through the responsibility of real-life business situations, where they can apply their knowledge, be entrepreneurial and make things happen. No two days are the same at Tesco, and the wide range of programmes on offer can set graduates on a career path for life. With around 20 graduate programs across the business, including Finance, General Merchandise, Technology and Product Quality, we offer many exciting opportunities outside the store.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: UKNumber of Positions: 150-200

Unileverwww.unilever.com/careers/graduates

Stand No 15

Unilever is one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods companies in the world. We make some of the world’s most loved brands: Dove, Lynx, PG Tips, Ben & Jerrys, Marmite, Magnum, Persil and Hellmann’s, to name a few, and they have a powerful role to play in realising our vision for a brighter future.The Unilever culture is varied, friendly and encourages innovative thinking. We will push and support you to achieve your potential, whilst giving you the chance to shape your career path according to your own interests, strengths and ambitions.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: UK Number of Positions: 50+

Teaching & Education

Teaching is increasingly a career for many graduates. It is a rewarding profession in many ways, offering fantastic career prospects, development opportunities and competitive financial benefits. There are now a range of ways to get into teaching, whether by undertaking a postgraduate teaching course or training on the job.

For more information about working in these areas, please visit Careers Resources Kit at kcl.ac.uk/careers, and look at the handouts under Sector Guides: Something Else?

King’s College London – School of Education, Communication & Society www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/education/study/pgce/pgcefaqs.aspx

Stand No 24

The King’s PGCE is a teacher training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching in secondary schools. Our committed team of PGCE tutors and partner teaching schools provide a clear and informed introduction to teaching that draws on leading education research carried out at King’s. The programme is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and equips students with the practical skills needed to be a great teacher who has a positive impact on their pupils.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: London

Teach Firstgraduates.teachfirst.org.uk

Stand No 4

If you’re looking for a challenge – one where you can use your intelligence and personality to help solve one of the country’s biggest problems – Teach First has a unique opportunity for you. The link between how well you do in life and how much your family earns is stronger in the UK than almost anywhere in the developed world. We’re changing this and you can too. Young people in low-income communities need leaders to bring out the best in them. We support exceptional people like you to become leaders through our two-year Leadership Development Programme in schools across the country. Apply now for a career-defining opportunity.

Level of Degree Accepted: UndergraduateRole Locations: UK

Department for Educationwww.getintoteaching.co.uk

Stand No 20

If you’re aiming for a degree to be proud of, why not use it to start training for a career you can be proud of too? Good teachers are in demand: more people with a 1st or 2:1 degree than ever before are training to be teachers. You could receive a substantial tax-free bursary while you train, and there are excellent career prospects for those who get into teaching.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: UK

Explore Learningwww.explorelearning.co.uk/careers

Stand No 19

Explore Learning is an award winning tuition provider designed to support 5-14 year olds with their maths and English skills whilst developing their confidence, learning habits and self-belief. Our mission is to develop fearless learners, and be the best possible compliment to a child’s school education. We’ve expanded rapidly over recent years and are looking for passionate and ambitious leaders to join our family and help us make a meaningful impact on both the lives of our children and the growth of our business.

Level of Degree Accepted: AnyRole Locations: UKNumber of Positions: >200

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KING’S CAREER CONNECT

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King’s CareerConnect is our online careers portal. Use it to arrange appoint-ments, book your place at events and search for jobs and opportunities.

• Book one-to-one appointments with Careers Consultants• Search for part-time work, placements, internships and graduate-level

opportunities• Set alerts and reminders for new opportunities and events• View and book our career events

All of this, all in one place

How to book an appointment• All appointments are released daily at 07.00 on CareerConnect (Practice

Interviews should be booked at least 24 hours in advance)• Once logged in, select ‘Search & Book’ under Appointments• Browse through the appointments available to you and select one to book• You will receive a conformation email shortly afterwards• All meetings with a Careers Consultant must be booked via

CareerConnect

• Current students are automatically registered with CareerConnect and you can use your network ID and password to login

• The first time you login, you will be asked to set up your profile to recieve targeted emails from employers and tailored information.

How to access CareerConnect

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