Our free, comprehensive and award-winning recruitment service can save you time and money when looking for staff. We take on board all your requirements and ensure you find the right candidates for your business. We’re also completely flexible in our approach, and can help you:
In addition, we have multiple funding opportunities which can be used to support your recruitment needs. SMEs, in particular, have access to a range of initiatives such as the Santander SME Employability Scheme and the HLSM Project. Speak to a member of our team to discuss detailed funding options and eligibility requirements.
We have over 11,000 students from a diverse range of backgrounds, so there’s plenty of talent to recruit from. Our three colleges – Engineering and Physical Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Health and Life Sciences – offer hundreds of courses covering skills relevant to virtually all sectors and job roles. Our courses are designed with industry in mind, and our students receive a practical and vocational education to ensure they develop the real-world skills that businesses need.
Along with being named The Guardian’s ‘University of the Year’ for 2020, we’re proud to hold the following accolades:
Our experience with both Aston and the students we have taken on over the years has been very positive. The students have proven themselves to be valuable staff members and have contributed actively to improving our service product. In a number of cases, students have been taken on full-time following completion of their degree course.
We are delighted to attend Aston University's regular campus events and speak to students about the opportunities we offer. The Careers Service has been great to work with; we've appreciated its regular and clear communication. The events we have attended have all been well organised and we've been impressed particularly by the consideration given to accessibility. We've felt incredibly welcomed by the University and we look forward to attending many more events in the future.
Aston students and graduates have had a positive impact on our business. As an Aston alumnus it feels particularly rewarding to be supporting Aston’s students and graduates with opportunities during these challenging times.
It can be a challenge for businesses to raise their profile amongst the student community and attract the best applicants. At Aston, we have a team of specialists ready to help promote your company and target the right students for you.
Aston Futures is our bespoke career management hub, providing a user interface for employers looking to recruit Aston students.
Used by our students from day one right up to three years after graduation, Aston Futures offers you the opportunity to advertise your jobs directly to Aston students and graduates. Best of all, this fast, easy service is available to you free of charge.
Benefits of an Aston Futures profile include:
If you aren’t already on Aston Futures, please complete our online registration form – we aim to check and approve registrations within 2 working days, however, we may require further information in accordance with our due diligence measures in order to proceed beyond this timeframe.
Please note, as a Placement and Graduate recruiter of Aston University using Aston Futures, we may contact you to engage in global reputation surveys to help share your views contributing to our World rankings and service improvements.
The Big Careers Fair 2025 will take place at The Eastside Rooms on Wednesday 29th October. The event is now open for bookings and sponsorship, please contact Hilary Barrett, Events Coordinator for further information and booking details.
Employer-led workshops are extremely popular with our students and give them an opportunity to learn about your organisation and the kind of candidates you’re looking for.
Ideally, the skills workshop should be interactive and enable the students to learn and practice the skills needed during the recruitment process. The session could be based on application forms, interview techniques, assessment centres, and psychometric tests. You can use this opportunity to incorporate information about your company and the opportunities available. For more information, please contact the Employer Engagement Team.
Our drop-in events provide an opportunity to meet with our students on a more informal basis; these take place in the Main Foyer area, during the busy lunchtime hours of 12-2 pm. Bring along a stand, one or two representatives, company information and any giveaways and talk informally to our students about your graduate and/or placement opportunities
Only one drop-in per day will be booked, making it an exclusive promotional opportunity for your organisation.
The drop-in events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week during term time and are charged at £150 (+VAT) with a reduced rate of £100 +VAT for SMEs/charities. Full organisational support and promotion are included in the cost.
To find out availability and to book a session please mail our Employer Team.
We send out regular newsletters to our students during term time and manage a number of social media channels. These channels are a great way for you to raise student awareness of your brand, and promote an opportunity, event or competition. For more information, please contact the Employer Engagement Team.
Aston's Employer Engagement Team is here to support your recruitment needs – whether that’s a part-time role, project work, a placement opportunity or something longer term. To discuss the best possible opportunities for your organisation, get in touch at:
