Volunteer at London Anthropology Day

Every year the Royal Anthropological Institute recruit 25-30 anthropology students to volunteer for the day. This is a great opportunity for students to become involved in outreach educational activities, meet other anthropology students and lecturers and find out more about postgraduate degrees or jobs within different sectors.

As a volunteer you will be an integral part of the event team which prepares items for the event, registers attendees, shares your experience of studying anthropology with prospective students, helps set up displays, stalls and workshop rooms and provides helpful information for attendees. Volunteering at LAD also means you will have the opportunity to sit in on some anthropology workshops given by leading academics.

Please note that you need to be:

  • a current undergraduate/postgraduate anthropology student or a recent graduate of an anthropology degree
  • available for Volunteer Training Day: 10.30am – 3.30pm Friday 6th July 2018 at the Royal Anthropological Institute, London
  • available for London Anthropology Day: 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday 9th July 2018 at the British Museum, London

For more information and to apply to be part of the LAD2018 volunteer team, please visit: https://londonanthropologyday.co.uk/volunteer/

 

Work at the Wildwood Trust

Visitor Services and Park Assistant

The Wildwood Trust is looking for dynamic and reliable people to join their team of Visitor Services staff. This position requires outgoing and positive people who are passionate about the crucial work the trust does in protecting British wildlife, and who would be able to convey this passion to our visiting public.

The job will include roles and responsibilities such as recruiting members to our cause, working in the shop, cleaning, stocking, car parking, manning our hugely popular drop slide and bear bridge as well as interacting with the public on a daily basis. The job is a mix of indoor and outdoor work, and every day will be different! All new staff will be given full training in all areas.

The position is part time, seasonal with the possibility of permanent work, and we are a 7 day a week tourist attraction so being available for weekends and school holidays is a must. Hours are flexible and we are a seasonal park, so the length of the working day changes throughout the year.

If you are interested, please send a CV and cover letter to Laura Shea at help@wildwoodtrust.org

Interviews will be arranged with you, and the position is for an immediate start ready for the 2018 season.

Calling all Anthropology of Business students!

Role Profile – Social Science Research

Balfour Beatty Rail are looking for a Social Science research student to assist in a business culture research project.

This will be an unpaid 4 week summer placement opportunity based in Folkestone.

Applicants should apply directly to David MacCabe david.maccabe@balfourbeatty.com with a CV and cover letter.

There is no deadline date – however, they are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so don’t miss out!

National Trust London & South East local placement opportunity

National Trust London & South East are looking for a Kent student or graduate to look at their wildlife data, and help establish systems to ensure historical data is collated digitally.

Potential projects and tasks could include:

  • Looking at historical data for birds (breeding, migrating or whatever) and butterflies on the chalk/clifftop grassland
  • Ensuring that we have good links with local “amateur naturalists” and species recorders and that all data is being recorded and can be analysed
  • Identifying key species that we should manage for  – possibly focusing on those we have at present but also those that may move in or out because of climate change
  • Producing  a series of recommendations for future management
  • Helping with day-to-day management of local National Trust sites

This will be an unpaid position, but travel expenses can be claimed.

If you are interested, please contact:  Crispin.Scott@nationaltrust.org.uk

Job opportunities for SAC students

Check out these job opportunities on TargetConnect 

Democratic Services Officer @ Maidstone Borough Council
Volunteer Management & Graduate Employability Intern @ Kent Union
Water And Sanitation Programme Manager @ WellFound
Public Fundraising Assistant @ Action on Hearing Loss
Researcher @ Westminster Forum Projects (Scotland Policy Conferences)
Researcher @ Westminster Forum Projects (Food & Nutrition)
Stakeholder Researcher Officer @ Westminster Forum Projects
Research Officer @ Institute for Employment Studies
Summer placement @ Kent County Council
Programme Officer @ upReach
Graduate Sustainability Consultant @ Cudd Bentley Consulting
Laboratory Assistant @ AbBaltis
Associate Medical Writer @ Elements Communication
Residential Conservation Intern @ RSPB (Kent)
Student Digitisation Assistant @ Minster Gatehouse Museum
Graduate Research And Consulting Assistant@ Jones and Palmer
Team Assistant @ JCDecaux
Graduate Camera Assistant @ Timeline Television

Internships at The Aspinall Foundation

Internships available in the Carnivore, Elephant, Gorilla, Hoofstock and Primate sections. At Howletts Wild Animal Park,

These placements are an excellent opportunity to shadow trained keepers and to learn all aspects of animal husbandry. Howletts will provide comprehensive practical training and significant insight into a successful and responsible zoological collection, with the goal of promoting your future employability in a career in animal husbandry.

Carnivores – This section consist of a wide range of species from Honey badgers to Sumatran tigers and contributes to the breeding programmes of species such as Asian wild dogs and Clouded leopards. The individual will be taught different carnivore husbandry techniques and butchery.

Elephants – Howletts is home to the largest breeding herd of African elephants in the UK.

You will be taught husbandry techniques, as well as the opportunity to operate vehicles such as tractors and dumper trucks, therefore a full manual driving licence will be an advantage.

Gorillas – This section is home to the largest captive breeding group of Western Lowland Gorillas in the world with over 135 births to date. You will gain vital knowledge and experience into the husbandry, diets, behaviours and conservation of these majestic animals.

Hoofstock – Home to a collection of rare and endangered hoofstock, including Black Rhino, European Bison, and Bongo Antelope to name a few. You will be taught different hoofstock husbandry techniques for a wide range of species and knowledge about the conservation issues facing these species.

Primate – Howletts are home to a collection of rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few. The individual will be taught different primate husbandry techniques and contribute to the enrichment of the section.

These internships are ideal for individuals already studying or have recently finished an animal related course and are looking to gain experience in the zoo industry. These positions can be physically demanding so you will need to have a good level of physical fitness, be happy working at height and comfortable with heavy lifting.

Howletts are looking for a commitment of 3-5 days a week for 4-12 months.

These are unpaid internships but a full uniform will be provided. Candidates will need to have the ability to financially support themselves for the entire length of the internship.

To apply:

Please email your CV and covering letter, specifying the department you would like to work with, to April Hall:

Volunteer@aspinallfoundation.org 

Finished your exams?

Make the most of the end of term by taking part in the Careers & Employability Service’s ‘Don’t Panic! Bootcamp’

Date Venue Time The CES Don’t Panic! Bootcamp
Monday 11 June CES building 11:00-12:00 How to choose your perfect career

Covering Careers open with any degree subject; Opportunities available with your specific degree subject; How to research careers; How to analyse your skills, interests, personality and values and relate these to jobs; PG study and more…

Monday 11 June CES building 13:00-14:00 Developing Career Confidence

This session looks at what career confidence is and give hints and tips on how to become more confident.

Tuesday 12 June CES building 09:00-16.30 CV feedback sessions

Book a 25 min appointment to get feedback on your CV or application from one of our advisers

Wednesday 13 June CES building 14:00-15:30 Mock Assessment Centre

Take part in an example Assessment Centre test exercise to increase your chances of putting your best foot forward and stand out from the competition.

Thursday 14 June CES building 11:00-12:00 Psychometric Testing

Tips for completing numeric and verbal reasoning tests as well as personality assessments.

Thursday 14 June CES building 13:00-14:00 Commercial Awareness

Learn why demonstrating commercial awareness is crucial in securing graduate positions.

Friday 15 June CES building 11:00-12:00 Interview Skills

Learn the difference between competency and strength based interviews and get tips on how to ace them

Friday 15 June CES building 13:00-14:00 Using LinkedIn

Learn everything you need to know about using LinkedIn from creating a professional profile, following companies you are interested in and networking effectively with professionals on the site. Delivered by Teach First

For further details & to book visit https://careers.kent.ac.uk/

Job opportunities, internships and placements

Interested in teaching, fundraising and the third sector, marketing, volunteer management or HR?

Want to work for Kent Union, EDF Energy, Visit England, Action for the Wild, Minster Gatehouse Museum or Parcelly?

Check out the latest jobs and internship opportunities from the Careers and Employability Service:

Title @ Organisation Link
Volunteer Management & Graduate Employability Internship @ Kent Union https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23173&service=Careers+Service
Public Fundraising Assistant @ Action on Hearing Loss https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23201&service=Careers+Service
Communications Assistant Intern @ VisitBritain/ VisitEngland https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23027&service=Careers+Service
Digitisation Assistant @ Minster Gatehouse Museum https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23077&service=Careers+Service
Paid TV Internship @ EndemolShineUK https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22885&service=Careers+Service
Environmental Safety Placement @ EDF Energy https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21367&service=Careers+Service
Conservation Internships on UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve @ Action for the Wild https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=19133&service=Careers+Service
HR Administrator @ IDE Group https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22873&service=Careers+Service
Talent Acquisition internship @ Jump.Work https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23149&service=Careers+Service
Recruitment Resourcer @ Graduate Recruitment Bureau https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22639&service=Careers+Service
Customer Success internship @ Jump.Work https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23145&service=Careers+Service
Operations & Innovation internship @ Jump.Work https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23147&service=Careers+Service
EMEA Enablement Internship @ Vmware https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22341&service=Careers+Service
Business Development Associate @ Parcelly https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22045&service=Careers+Service
Creative / Design Intern @ Live & Breathe https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23315&service=Careers+Service
Content Manager UK @ Afiliza https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23303&service=Careers+Service
Content Manager Jr. @ Planet Expat, Spain https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23051&service=Careers+Service
Social Media & Content Marketing Guru @ Parcelly https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22049&service=Careers+Service
Marketing Assistant internship @ Glocal Media Limited https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21241&service=Careers+Service
Marketing Communications Internship @ Agilent Technologies https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23193&service=Careers+Service
Marketing internship @ Jacksons Fencing https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22637&service=Careers+Service
Diagnostics & Genomics Technical Marketing Intern @ Agilent Technologies https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23191&service=Careers+Service
Science/Technology PR Internship @ The Scott Partnership Ltd https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22899&service=Careers+Service
PR placement programme @ Taylor Bennett Foundation https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23089&service=Careers+Service
Summer Internship Programme @ First Data https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20761&service=Careers+Service
Summer Accountancy Internship @ Saffery Champness https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23141&service=Careers+Service
Transform Lives Internship @ Guizhou Forerunner College, China https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23033&service=Careers+Service
Summer camp tutor @ Lingue Senza Frontiere https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20755&service=Careers+Service
Trainee SEN Teacher @ Jigsaw Trust https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22451&service=Careers+Service
Trainee ABA Tutor @ BeyondAutism https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=23209&service=Careers+Service
Teach English in China @ Pioneer & Beyond Ltd https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20373&service=Careers+Service
English teaching assistant in Bilbao @ Spain Internship https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20313&service=Careers+Service