Rewards - Work Experience

Work experience placements are short-term unpaid internships, usually lasting between 2-3 weeks. Students will be expected to undertake work in their own initiative, but will be under the supervision of a mentor.

For full details of the opportunity, download the pdf at the bottom of each reward.

Note: Post-September is only relevant to postgraduate students who would need to start in September.

Work Experience Opportunities

Application code: WE01

Opportunity details: Mini pupillage within the Anvil Chambers.

KEY WORDS: LAW, BARRISTER, LEGAL.

Location: Folkestone, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: Unconfirmed.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must be studying law and wishing to pursue a career as a barrister.

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Application code: WE02

Opportunity details: Mini pupillage within the Becket Chambers.

KEY WORDS: LAW, BARRISTER, LEGAL.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: This placement may involve both remote and face-to-face working.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: Kent Law students only and you must be interested in pursuing a career as a barrister.

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Application code: WE03

Opportunity details: Working alongside Brandspire’s team of brand strategists and publishing experts to create a marketing strategy and content, implement and analyse the effects of social media strategies and support a marketing campaign & book launch. You will also get insights into how the publishing process works and how a book can be leveraged as a tool for personal growth and industry influence.

KEY WORDS: MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA, PODCASTS, CONTENT CREATION.

Location: Virtual.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This reward can be undertaken remotely if required.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must be enthusiastic about promoting authors, interested in entrepreneurship, literature and broadcasting. You must have a strong business acumen. You must be a dynamic self-starter with the ability to engage with a wider team.

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Application code: WE04

Opportunity details: Work experience in the HR team of a charity, focusing on the implementation of a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

KEY WORDS: HUMAN RESOURCES, CHARITY SECTOR, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, WELLBEING.

Location: London and remote working

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This is a virtual role.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must be interested in a career in HR.

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Application code: WE05

Opportunity details: Working in the Archives and Library at Canterbury Cathedral.

KEY WORDS: HISTORY, ARCHIVES, HERITAGE

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional Criteria: You must be studying a heritage related degree and have a strong passion for the subject of History.

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Application code: WE06

Opportunity details: A two week placement in Organisational Development (within their HR department) working to review and update e-learning and intranet training, employee wellbeing content and analysing the data from the employee engagement survey.

KEY WORDS: PUBLIC SECTOR, DATA ANALYSIS, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, HR, PROJECT.

Location: Folkestone, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: Either Hybrid or entirely remote.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must have good written and data research skills.

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Application code: WE07

Opportunity details: Working alongside the supervisor to deliver events and provide visitors with an engaging visit.

KEY WORDS: EVENTS MANAGEMENT, HERITAGE, TOURISM.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: Open to all students, but preference given to students studying history/medieval studies, archaeology, environmental sciences, or some related program.

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Application code: WE08

Opportunity details: The chance for you to complete a project associated with archival material and documentation, exhibitions and/or item conservation.

KEY WORDS: HERITAGE, COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES.

Location: Chatham, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must be interested in starting a career in heritage.

Case study: Here.

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Application code: WE09

Opportunity details: A snapshot insight into professional photography. Responsibilities will include editing, location assistance and post-production.

KEY WORDS: PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITING, LOCATION ASSISTANCE, POST PRODUCTION.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability Service may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, see Travel Expenses on p. 5).

Additional criteria: You must have a strong interest in photography.

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Application code: WE10

Opportunity details: KMTV are looking for video producers to work on news and commercial content. This will provide you with the opportunity to work in a professional television studio, work on client briefs and film on location.

KEY WORDS: BROADCASTING, VIDEO PRODUCING, TV STATION.

Location: Medway Campus, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: Experience of video editing software desirable (KMTV use Final Cut Pro X.). You must have an interest in broadcasting and the creative industries. Please provide a showreel/portfolio on application.

Case Study: Here.

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Application code: WE11

Opportunity details: An opportunity to spend one day with a Marlowe Consultant. You will see what the life of a consultant looks like and the core attributes needed. There may be the opportunity to attend live sessions (virtually or in person – date dependent) and participants will receive feedback.

KEY WORDS: CONSULTANCY, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Location: Folkestone, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: This placement may involve both virtual and face-to-face working.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be able to travel across Kent/London. You must be keen to commence a career in consulting.

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Application code: WE12

Opportunity details: The chance to undertake a work experience placement in the legal team.

KEY WORDS: LEGAL, SOLICITOR, PARALEGAL, PUBLIC SECTOR.

Location: Gun Wharf, Medway, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be studying a law degree.

Case Study: Here.

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Application code: WE30

Opportunity details: The chance for you to create infographics focused on the future health and social care needs in Medway. This may involve ageing well, health inequalities, improving health and wellbeing. You will source the latest data of the chosen topic, identify key trends and figures and learn how to present thee in an accessible infographic. You will be taught how to automate this via R programming language and R Studio.

KEY WORDS: PUBLIC HEALTH, INFOGRAPHICS, R PROGRAMMING, DATA ANALYSIS

Location: Gun Wharf, Medway, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be interested in analysis.

Case Study: Here.

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Application code: WE13

Opportunity details: Working within the accounts team on both non-statutory accounts prepared for sole traders & partnerships, and statutory financial statements prepared for limited company clients. An opportunity to see how these accounts flow through into the clients’ personal tax returns.

KEY WORDS: ACCOUNTING, FINANCE.

Location: Dover, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: Virtual/remote working is not available for this reward.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must be interested in starting a career in accountancy.

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Application code: WE14

Opportunity details: A remote statistics placement, where you will be tasked with analysing data and providing reports and recommendations.

KEY WORDS: STATISTICS, DATA ANALYSIS, CHARITY SECTOR.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This reward will be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Not applicable as the reward will be delivered remotely.

Additional criteria: You must be studying a statistics related degree such as Psychology or Social Sciences. 

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Application code: WE15

Opportunity details: Working with the Museum’s collection, including cataloguing, auditing and displays. This is perfect if you are interested in working in the heritage sector.

KEY WORDS: ARCHIVES, HERITAGE, HISTORY, CATALOGUING.

Location: Medway, Kent.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: An interest in history/heritage. You must be able to commute to Medway.

Case study: Here.

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Application code: WE16

Opportunity details: Supporting the work of the museum, which could include working on the collections, education and learning programme, general museum operations, setting-up temporary exhibitions and/or facilitating events. A potential to work on a research project using the collection – researching and writing about some stories and objects within the museum. You could work on developing the museum’s digital services.

KEY WORDS: COLLECTIONS, HERITAGE, HISTORY, EDUCATION, EVENTS.

Location: Sandwich, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be planning a career in the heritage sector. You must be able to commute to Sandwich. The work experience will include weekend work.

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Application code: WE17

Opportunity details: A two week opportunity to experience all aspects of marketing: helping with campaign analysis, writing newsletters, creating social media reels & posts, campaign brainstorming, researching for clients, developing new and innovative ways to grow clients’ businesses using the power of marketing and attend a client meeting.

KEY WORDS: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTENT MARKETING.

Location: Central Croydon.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote working: Virtual/remote working is not available for this reward.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria:       You must be passionate about marketing and be able to commute to Croydon.

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Application code: WE18

Opportunity details: A two week legal placement, covering conveyancing.

KEY WORDS: LEGAL, SOLICITOR, PUBLIC SECTOR LAW.

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: This role cannot be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be a Law student and planning to pursue a legal career.

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Application code: WE19

Opportunity details: Supporting the Climate Change activities and policy within the council, including corporate and service planning, business insight, equalities, performance management, policy development and scrutiny.

KEY WORDS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, POLICY, PROJECT WORK.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: This reward can be undertaken remotely if required.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be able to commute to Sittingbourne and interested in working in the public sector.

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Application code: WE20

Opportunity details: Looking into Active Travel plans around Swale and covering the public communication and information of these. Active Travel covers walking and cycling routes as well as projects that encourage members of the public going to and from work and school.

KEY WORDS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PROJECT WORK, MARKETING, HEALTH INITATIVE.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent.

Post-September: No.

Remote Working: This reward can be undertaken remotely if required.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must be able to commute to Sittingbourne and interested in working in the public sector.

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Application code: WE21

Opportunity details: A work experience opportunity in the Procurement Team, potentially covering regulations and legislations, tender construction, evaluation, award and dispute resolution; supplier and information management and data analysis.

KEY WORDS: PROCUREMENT, DATA ANALYSIS, PUBLIC SECTOR.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This placement will be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must be interested in procurement.

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Application code: WE22

Opportunity details: You will be working on Full Stack Development – working under a Microsoft expert to develop their data management system.

KEY WORDS: WEB DEVELOPMENT, FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT.

Location: Gravesend, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: There is an opportunity for hybrid working in this role.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must be able to commute to Gravesend and be studying a Computing related degree.

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Application code: WE23

Opportunity details: You will be working with the Operations team, in a Recording Studio opportunity – learning about voice over production (assessment, cleaning and editing of voice overs) and supplier management (voice talent).

KEY WORDS: OPERATIONS, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, RECORDING.

Location: Gravesend, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: There is an opportunity for hybrid working in this role.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must be able to commute to Gravesend and have knowledge and/or experience of audio tech.

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Application code: WE24

Opportunity details: The chance to undertaking videography, filming and post-production of 2025’s Voice-Over Workshop (20 x 7-year olds, participating in a very hands-on recording & production experience).

KEY WORDS: VIDEOGRAPHY, POST-PRODUCTION, EDITING.

Location: Gravesend, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Yes - within reason.

Additional criteria: You must be able to commute to Gravesend and have knowledge and/or experience of video creation and editing.

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Application code: WE25

Opportunity details: The chance to experience life as a marketer participating in client strategy sessions to plan marketing activities, undertake competitor analysis, develop marketing plans and create social media campaigns. You will also explore SEO, writing content and graphic design.   

KEY WORDS: MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA, MARKETING CAMPAIGNS.

Location: Canterbury, Kent.

Post-September: Unconfirmed.

Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must be interested in marketing.

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Application code: WE26

Opportunity details: Two week work experience in marketing focusing on partnerships in the Learner Attraction and Experience Team. You will be conducting research, contacting partners, meeting colleagues, collating findings and presenting back to WEA.

KEY WORDS: MARKETING, CHARITY, EDUCATION.

Location: The placement will be remote and online.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This reward will be remote and online.

Travel costs: Not applicable.

Additional criteria: You need to be digitally literate, have knowledge of social media and good communication skills.

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Application code: WE27

Opportunity details: Undertaking research on volunteering partners and community groups across the UK, based in the People, Strategy and Culture Team. You will be conducting research, contacting partners, meeting colleagues, collating and presenting back findings to WEA.

KEY WORDS: RESEARCH, CHARITY, EDUCATION.

Location: The placement will be remote and online.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: This reward will be remote and online.

Travel costs: Not applicable.

Additional criteria: You need to have strong research and analytical skills.

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Application code: WE28

Opportunity details: Marketing and business admin support work experience supporting the development of a marketing strategy for a variety of different programs.

KEY WORDS: MARKETING, BUSINESS ADMIN, WRITING WORKSHOPS.

Location: Bromley, London.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: There is an opportunity for hybrid working in this role.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. 

Additional criteria: You must have good marketing knowledge.

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Application code: WE29

Opportunity details: A product development work experience placement. You will have the opportunity to support the completion of workshop plans and materials.

KEY WORDS: WRITING WORKSHOPS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.

Location: Bromley, London.

Post-September: Yes.

Remote Working: There is an opportunity for hybrid working in this role.

Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward.

Additional criteria: You must have a creative mindset. A knowledge of Canva would be desirable. Ideal if you are interested in teaching or going into a creative career.

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