At Hampstead School, we believe learning goes far beyond the classroom. We encourage our students to get involved in a wide range of projects, programmes, and experiences that help them grow, connect with the community, and develop new skills.
We regularly update this page with exciting opportunities that are local, affordable, and valuable for your career and personal development. From volunteering and work experience to creative workshops and competitions, there’s something for everyone.
Please be aware that these opportunities are provided by external organisations. Hampstead School is not responsible for the content or delivery of these activities.
Check back often to see what’s new! If you would like us to share your opportunity with our students, or if you know of an exciting opportunity that we haven't included, please email us at enquiries@hampsteadschool.org.uk.
Current Opportunities
These opportunities are listed by event date, and some may have application deadlines several months in advance. Please check each link for complete details as early as possible.
Many of these opportunities reach us from My Big Career. Those aged 16-21 can speak with them about education and employment pathways: click here for more information.
Financial Services Career Accelerator
Topic: Finance
Deadline: unspecified
Years: students aged 17+
About: Fitch believes that every young person should have the opportunity to achieve their potential no matter who they are or their background. The Financial services industry can open the doors to so many possibilities even without a university degree. From learning on the job with apprenticeships, or entry-level jobs to taking specialised courses, you can take control of your future by pursuing an exciting career in financial services through their free Financial Services Career Accelerator programme. The Financial Services Career Accelerator is a free accredited 10-week learning programme that includes: ● Professional skills development ● Training for the CISI Level 2 Fundamentals in Financial Services Qualification ● Entrance to the CISI Level 2 exam. ● Opportunities to connect with top UK companies
Know Our Impact (KOI) Youth Board is recruiting!
Topic: Community Impact
Deadline: unspecified
Years: Students aged 11+. Living in North East &North Cumbria and able to attend online and face to face meetings.
About: KOI are a group of young people who work together and take action, bringing meaningful change in mental health, physical health and social wellbeing for young people in a positive way. It is important that young people are heard to make sure that things are effectively working to help them.
Details:T o apply, please contact cyp@risenortheast.co.uk
Q5 Youth Panel 2025-26
Topic: Work experience
Deadline: 14/09/2025
Years: Sixth Form
About: Q5 are a Management Consultancy firm that works with businesses to help them solve a range of problems, from how they are organised to what their business strategy should be. They are recruiting for their advisory board of Sixth Form students who share their views, expectations and insight on business challenges faced by Q5 Partners and their clients.
Details: https://apply.workable.com/q5-partners/j/6C32A219C0/
Join the largest youth glee club competition in the UK!
Topic: Performing arts
Deadline: 14 September 2025
Years: Students aged 11+
About: Do you and your friends like performing on stage? Requirements: Groups must be based in London or Essex, Your group must have a minimum of 10 members, all members aged 11-25. What you will receive: A chance to win a share of £5,000 prize fund, tutoring by West End professional performers at one of the Glee Club Boot Camps. Applications close on Sunday 14th September 2025.
Details: https://www.gleeclubchallenge.org/
Get into Business & Accounting Virtual Event
Topic: Business and Accounting
Deadline: sign up in advance
Years: Years 11, 12 and 13
About: It’s the biggest Business and Accounting event of the year, for which you’ve all been waiting! PwC, KPMG, UBS, Forvis Mazars, BDO, RSM, CIMA, Grant Thornton & S&W are all joining us for a one-off special event taking place on Tuesday, 23rd September, 5pm -7pm online via Zoom. During this fast-paced online insight event, you will hear from all these prestigious firms, take part in workshops via breakout rooms, which you can self-opt to join, hear from some inspiring speakers, and connect and build up your professional network.
You will have the opportunity to join breakout room sessions where you can participate in mini workshops, gain a more tailored understanding of specific firms, and hear about how you could kick-start your careers within these companies. Think about work experience for the summer, internships, graduate opportunities and of course, their hugely popular degree apprenticeship programs for you to apply for!
Details: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP_Bus_Acc
UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair
Topic: Post-graduation opportunities
Date: 15 October
Years: any
About: This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of universities including; Russell Group, red brick, specialist and modern universities. Students will also be able to talk to a variety of the UK’s best apprenticeship providers, HE colleges, specialist institutions, and student related organisations. The fair is for students of all abilities and aims to widen participation as well as cater for higher academic achievers. Email jude@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk to find out more and/or book places.
Details: https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/storage/app/uploads/public/67a/cbe/a44/67acbea44476b042516122.pdf
What University? & What Career? Live returns to Olympia London on 14 & 15 November
Topic: Post-graduation opportunities
Date: 14 and 15 November
Years: 11 to 13
Abouts: This free event offers your Year 11 – 13 students the chance to explore their school leaver options, all under one roof. Book your school trip today to give your students the opportunity to: ● Chat to top universities and leading employers, including Aon, Swansea University, JLR, University of Kent, British Airways, University of Oxford, Coca-Cola and many more ● Get one-to-one advice from career experts ● Watch 35 + inspiring talks, covering everything from applying for an apprenticeship through to student finance ● Take part in interactive skills workshops, and much more! This free event enables you to meet Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 7. Plus, travel subsidies are available for group bookings (T’s & c’s apply). Spaces are limited, we advise booking your school trip ASAP to secure your preferred timeslot
Details: Click here to book
Ongoing Opportunities
Aaron Evans Architects
Topic: Architecture, Work Experience
Years: 12 to 13
About: Individually arranged work experience at their London office. Website says they like to offer work experience to sixth form students, but don’t have a set format for it.
Details: http://www.aaronevans.com/Work_Experience
British Army
Topic: Work Experience
Years: 14 to 18 year olds
About: Students keen to explore careers in the Army can book onto our four-day residential work experience. For 14-18 year olds, the programme develops teamwork, leadership, confidence and resilience. This is a great way for students to get a taste of Army life and fully appreciate the wealth of career opportunities.
Details: https://jobs.army.mod.uk/base/
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Topic: Theatre management
Years: ages 16 – 25
About: 1 week placements run throughout the year. Experience will usually include technical, front of house, box office, finance, marketing. Very competitive, so apply as early as possible and at least six months in advance. Application involves sending CV and letter, then an interview.
Details: https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/discover-more/work-experience
KPMG Work Experience programme
Topic: Work Experience, Consulting
Years: 13
About: student work experience programmes have been designed to help you learn, develop and discover more about what it’s like to work at KPMG. Our programmes are a perfect opportunity for year 13/S5-S6 students to gain professional work experience, get an insight into our diverse teams and explore the variety of career opportunities we offer. We’ll inspire you to grow through your experience with us, helping you to develop new skills, build your confidence, make new friends and broaden your professional network. You’ll get a first-hand view into the projects we work on, the businesses we work with and the work we do that makes a positive difference for our clients, people and the communities we serve. Bring your unique perspective, curiosity and ambitions to our KPMG community, and we’ll empower you to uncover a world of career opportunities.
Details: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/work-experience/discovery-work-experience/
Nuffield placements
Topic: Science
Years: 12
About: 4 – 6 week placements over the summer holidays, usually in university research facilities. Over 1,000 placements each year, working alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Probably the most highly regarded experience for would-be science and engineering students. Highly competitive, but no particular grades required. Must be studying STEM subjects at A Level (science, technology, engineering, maths). Preference given to students who are the first in their family to attend university, but anyone can apply
Details: https://www.stem.org.uk/placements
Online subject tasters from the University of Sheffield
Topic: Open Day
About: These subject taster sessions offer you an opportunity to experience a university lecture or seminar, to get a taste of what studying that subject at university is like. Available for Year 12 and 13 students, there are a wide range of subjects to choose from and sessions are delivered online (and some on- campus.)
Details: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters
Open University Free Courses
Topic: Various
About: OpenLearn from the Open University. The Open University are offering a number of free badged courses that cover a range of core subjects and professional competencies essential for the modern workplace. These include “Managing my money for young adults” and “COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology” amongst others.
Details: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/badged-courses
Vodafone
Topic: Telecommunications, Work Experience
Years: unspecified
About: 1 week placement, experience across all departments of the business. Email to register your interest groupworkexperience@vodafone.com